Tech Industry Salaries
| Role | Entry Level (0-2 yrs) | Mid Level (2-5 yrs) | Senior (5+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $85K-$120K | $120K-$180K | $180K-$300K+ |
| Data Scientist | $80K-$110K | $110K-$160K | $160K-$250K+ |
| Product Manager | $90K-$130K | $130K-$180K | $180K-$280K+ |
| UX Designer | $70K-$100K | $100K-$140K | $140K-$200K+ |
| Data Analyst | $60K-$85K | $85K-$120K | $120K-$160K+ |
| DevOps Engineer | $80K-$110K | $110K-$160K | $160K-$220K+ |
* Salaries include base only. Total compensation at top companies (FAANG) can be 30-50% higher with stock and bonuses.
Finance Industry Salaries
| Role | Base Salary | Bonus | Total Comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Banking Analyst | $100K-$120K | $80K-$120K | $180K-$240K |
| Private Equity Analyst | $90K-$110K | $50K-$100K | $140K-$210K |
| Financial Analyst | $65K-$85K | $5K-$15K | $70K-$100K |
| Equity Research | $85K-$100K | $30K-$60K | $115K-$160K |
| Quantitative Analyst | $100K-$150K | $50K-$150K | $150K-$300K |
| Risk Analyst | $70K-$90K | $10K-$25K | $80K-$115K |
* Finance bonuses are highly variable and depend on firm performance, deal flow, and individual performance.
Consulting Salaries (Entry-Level)
| Firm | Base Salary | Signing/Perf Bonus | Total Year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinsey & Company | $100K | $35K | $135K |
| Boston Consulting Group | $100K | $35K | $135K |
| Bain & Company | $100K | $35K | $135K |
| Deloitte Consulting | $90K | $15K | $105K |
| Accenture Strategy | $85K | $15K | $100K |
| PwC Strategy& | $88K | $12K | $100K |
Salary by City (Cost of Living Adjusted)
A higher salary doesn't always mean more purchasing power. Compare salaries adjusted for cost of living to understand the true value of offers in different cities.
| City | COL Index | Avg Tech Salary | Adjusted Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 180 | $140K | $78K |
| New York City | 170 | $130K | $76K |
| Seattle | 150 | $135K | $90K |
| Boston | 145 | $120K | $83K |
| Austin | 110 | $115K | $105K |
| Denver | 115 | $110K | $96K |
| Chicago | 105 | $105K | $100K |
| Atlanta | 100 | $100K | $100K |
* Adjusted value = Salary ÷ (COL Index / 100). Shows equivalent purchasing power compared to a city with 100 COL index.