US Salary Guide 2026

Average salaries, pay ranges & job outlook for 500+ job titles across technology, healthcare, finance and more.

Updated December 2026 · US national data · Sources: BLS, Glassdoor, LinkedIn

🔥 Fastest growing salaries in 2026

💻 Machine Learning Engineer+20%💻 Cybersecurity Analyst+18%💻 Cloud Architect+16%

Average US Salaries by Job Title

Compare annual pay for 34 job titles across all industries

Physician (GP)

Healthcare · 8+ yrs

$165k$260k
$210k
avg / year
+3% growthVery High demand

Investment Banker

Finance · 2–6 yrs

$100k$250k
$155k
avg / year
+5% growthHigh demand

Cloud Architect

Technology · 6–10 yrs• Remote eligible

$120k$200k
$150k
avg / year
+16% growthVery High demand

Senior Software Engineer

Technology · 5–10 yrs• Remote eligible

$115k$200k
$148k
avg / year
+8% growthVery High demand

Machine Learning Engineer

Technology · 3–6 yrs• Remote eligible

$105k$190k
$138k
avg / year
+20% growthVery High demand

Lawyer

Legal · 4–8 yrs

$85k$200k
$135k
avg / year
+4% growthHigh demand

Product Manager

Technology · 3–7 yrs• Remote eligible

$95k$175k
$130k
avg / year
+10% growthHigh demand

Data Scientist

Technology · 2–5 yrs• Remote eligible

$88k$160k
$120k
avg / year
+15% growthHigh demand

DevOps Engineer

Technology · 3–6 yrs• Remote eligible

$88k$155k
$118k
avg / year
+12% growthVery High demand

Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare · 3–6 yrs

$90k$145k
$115k
avg / year
+11% growthVery High demand

Software Engineer

Technology · 2–5 yrs• Remote eligible

$80k$155k
$112k
avg / year
+8% growthVery High demand

Full-Stack Developer

Technology · 2–5 yrs• Remote eligible

$78k$148k
$108k
avg / year
+10% growthHigh demand

Actuary

Finance · 3–6 yrs• Remote eligible

$80k$145k
$108k
avg / year
+5% growthHigh demand

Sales Manager

Sales · 3–6 yrs

$70k$150k
$105k
avg / year
+7% growthHigh demand

Cybersecurity Analyst

Technology · 2–5 yrs• Remote eligible

$75k$140k
$103k
avg / year
+18% growthVery High demand

Electrical Engineer

Engineering · 3–6 yrs

$75k$135k
$101k
avg / year
+5% growthHigh demand

Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare · 5–8 yrs

$72k$130k
$98k
avg / year
+9% growthHigh demand

Operations Manager

Operations · 4–8 yrs

$70k$135k
$98k
avg / year
+6% growthHigh demand

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering · 3–6 yrs

$72k$128k
$96k
avg / year
+4% growthMedium demand

UX Designer

Technology · 2–5 yrs• Remote eligible

$70k$130k
$95k
avg / year
+9% growthHigh demand

Marketing Manager

Marketing · 3–6 yrs• Remote eligible

$68k$130k
$95k
avg / year
+6% growthHigh demand

University Professor

Education · 6–10 yrs

$65k$140k
$92k
avg / year
+2% growthMedium demand

Civil Engineer

Engineering · 3–6 yrs

$68k$122k
$92k
avg / year
+5% growthMedium demand

Physical Therapist

Healthcare · 2–4 yrs

$68k$110k
$88k
avg / year
+7% growthHigh demand

Digital Marketing Manager

Marketing · 3–6 yrs• Remote eligible

$62k$120k
$88k
avg / year
+9% growthHigh demand

Human Resources Manager

HR · 4–7 yrs• Remote eligible

$60k$120k
$88k
avg / year
+5% growthMedium demand

Financial Analyst

Finance · 1–4 yrs• Remote eligible

$62k$115k
$85k
avg / year
+6% growthHigh demand

Accountant

Finance · 1–3 yrs• Remote eligible

$54k$105k
$78k
avg / year
+4% growthMedium demand

Registered Nurse

Healthcare · 0–3 yrs

$58k$100k
$77k
avg / year
+6% growthVery High demand

SEO Specialist

Marketing · 1–3 yrs• Remote eligible

$44k$88k
$62k
avg / year
+10% growthHigh demand

Teacher (K-12)

Education · 0–5 yrs

$42k$82k
$62k
avg / year
+2% growthMedium demand

Graphic Designer

Creative · 1–3 yrs• Remote eligible

$40k$80k
$58k
avg / year
+3% growthMedium demand

Paralegal

Legal · 1–3 yrs• Remote eligible

$40k$75k
$55k
avg / year
+3% growthMedium demand

Content Writer

Creative · 1–3 yrs• Remote eligible

$38k$78k
$55k
avg / year
+5% growthMedium demand

Salary FAQs

What is the average salary for a Software Engineer in the US in 2026?+

The average Software Engineer salary in the US is $112,000 per year in 2026, with a range of $80,000–$155,000. Senior engineers earn $148,000 on average.

Which tech jobs have the highest salary growth?+

Machine Learning Engineer (+20%), Cybersecurity Analyst (+18%), Cloud Architect (+16%), and Data Scientist (+15%) lead salary growth in 2026.

How much does a Registered Nurse earn in the United States?+

US Registered Nurses earn an average of $77,000 per year, with a range of $58,000–$100,000 depending on specialisation and state.

What is the highest-paid healthcare job?+

General Practitioners (Physicians) earn an average of $210,000 per year in the US. Nurse Practitioners average $115,000.

Are these salaries updated for 2026?+

Yes. All figures are sourced from BLS, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor data updated December 2026 and represent full-time US national averages.

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