Salary Guide 2025

Transparent salary data to help you make informed career decisions

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Average Salaries by Industry

Technology

Entry $65K - $90K
Mid $90K - $130K
Senior $130K - $180K
Lead $180K - $250K+

Finance

Entry $55K - $75K
Mid $75K - $110K
Senior $110K - $160K
Lead $160K - $220K+

Healthcare

Entry $50K - $70K
Mid $70K - $95K
Senior $95K - $130K
Lead $130K - $180K+

Marketing

Entry $45K - $65K
Mid $65K - $90K
Senior $90K - $125K
Lead $125K - $170K+

Top Paying Cities

San Francisco, CA

Avg Tech Salary $145K
Cost of Living Very High
+30% above national avg

New York, NY

Avg Finance Salary $125K
Cost of Living Very High
+25% above national avg

Seattle, WA

Avg Tech Salary $130K
Cost of Living High
+22% above national avg

Austin, TX

Avg Tech Salary $110K
Cost of Living Moderate
+15% above national avg

Salary Negotiation Tips

Research First

Use multiple sources to understand market rates for your role, experience, and location.

Time It Right

Negotiate after receiving an offer, during performance reviews, or when taking on new responsibilities.

Consider Total Package

Look beyond base salary - benefits, equity, vacation time, and flexibility all have value.

Practice Your Pitch

Prepare specific examples of your achievements and value you bring to the organization.

Remote Work Salary Impact

85% of companies offer location-based pay
-10% average salary adjustment for remote work
65% of workers prefer flexible compensation

Key Insights

  • Most tech companies adjust salaries based on employee location
  • Remote work often comes with trade-offs in base salary but gains in benefits
  • Consider cost of living savings when evaluating remote opportunities
  • Some companies are moving to location-agnostic compensation