North America

Salaries in United States

Salary data for the top 20 job roles in United States in 2026. Figures are in USD unless otherwise noted.

Avg. salary (mid)

$129,867

vs. global avg

+68.4%

Currency

USD $

Cost of living

100 / 100

Average Salary in United States by Experience

Average across all tracked roles · USD

Entry-level

0–2 yrs

$88.6K

Mid-level

3–5 yrs

$129.9K

Senior

6+ yrs

$191.3K

Cost of living index: 100/100 · PPP factor: 1.00x vs. USD

Top Roles by Salary

Median annual salary in USD · Mid-level experience

Salary by Role

RoleLevelMinMedianMax
Mid-level$200K$260K$340K
Mid-level$150K$250K$400K
Mid-level$155K$215K$295K
Mid-level$120K$185K$260K
Mid-level$135K$180K$240K
Mid-level$130K$172K$225K
Mid-level$120K$158K$205K
Mid-level$120K$158K$205K
Mid-level$110K$145K$185K
Mid-level$108K$145K$192K
Mid-level$105K$140K$182K
Mid-level$95K$130K$172K
Mid-level$108K$130K$162K
Mid-level$95K$130K$175K
Mid-level$85K$115K$150K
Mid-level$82K$112K$152K
Mid-level$85K$112K$148K
Mid-level$82K$108K$142K
Mid-level$78K$102K$135K
Mid-level$75K$100K$132K

Source: Aggregated public data 2025–2026. All figures in USD.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average mid-level salary in United States is $129,867 per year, which is +68.4% compared to the global average of $77,108. Salaries vary significantly by industry, experience level, and city.

Last updated: · Source: Aggregated public data (BLS, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, PayScale).