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2026 Salary Guide: What You Should Be Earning

Average salary ranges for 17 top careers, sourced from Glassdoor, BLS, and LinkedIn data. Updated June 2026.

Software Engineer
$85K – $195K
Entry-level to Staff/Principal. Median: $132K. Top earners at FAANG: $250K+.
Data Analyst
$62K – $135K
Junior to Lead. Median: $85K. Data scientists earn 25-40% more.
Project Manager
$70K – $160K
Coordinator to Program Manager. Median: $105K. PMP certified +15%.
Registered Nurse (RN)
$65K – $130K
Staff RN to Nurse Practitioner. Median: $88K. Travel nurses: $100K+.
Marketing Manager
$72K – $155K
Specialist to Director. Median: $108K. Tech sector premium: +20%.
Accountant
$55K – $135K
Staff to Senior/CPA. Median: $78K. Big Four: $65K starting.
Graphic Designer
$45K – $110K
Junior to Creative Director. Median: $62K. UX designers earn 30% more.
Teacher (K-12)
$42K – $88K
First-year to 20+ years experience. Median: $62K. Varies heavily by state.
Customer Service Rep
$32K – $62K
Entry to Team Lead. Median: $42K. Remote CS roles: $35-55K.
Sales Representative
$45K – $145K
SDR to Enterprise AE. Median: $78K base. Commission adds 30-100%.
Human Resources Manager
$68K – $140K
Generalist to HR Director. Median: $95K. SHRM certified +12%.
UX/UI Designer
$72K – $165K
Junior to Lead/Principal. Median: $105K. Product design: similar range.
Financial Analyst
$58K – $140K
Junior to Senior/VP. Median: $85K. CFA certified +20% premium.
Product Manager
$95K – $210K
APM to Director/VP. Median: $140K. FAANG PMs start at $150K+.
Cybersecurity Analyst
$75K – $170K
Junior to Security Architect. Median: $110K. CISSP certified +25%.
DevOps Engineer
$90K – $185K
Junior to Lead/Architect. Median: $135K. AWS/Azure certs +10-15%.
Electrician
$45K – $95K
Apprentice to Master. Median: $62K. Union electricians: 20-30% more.

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