2026 StatisticsAverage Salary in United States
Salary statistics and benchmarks for United States. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.
Average Gross Salary
$67,920
per year
Median Gross Salary
$64,220
per year
Average Net Salary
$53,555
per year
Median Net Salary
$50,891
per year
Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
$42,000($3,500/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
$58,000($4,833/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
$82,000($6,833/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
$120,000($10,000/month)
Expert (15+ years)
$170,000($14,167/month)
Salary by Industry
1.Technology & IT
$138,0002.Finance & Insurance
$98,0003.Professional Services
$92,0004.Healthcare
$76,0005.Engineering
$105,0006.Education
$64,0007.Manufacturing
$68,0008.Retail & Hospitality
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Open Salary CalculatorSalary statistics methodology
Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for United States 2026 data on April 30, 2026.
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Calculation notes
- Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
- Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
- Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.