Salaries by Industry 2026
Compare compensation across 10 industries. Industry choice is one of the strongest predictors of earning potential. Explore how pay varies across sectors and discover which fields offer the highest compensation.
Technology
16 companies
Median Pay$160k
Salaries185
Aerospace & Defense
2 companies
Median Pay$125k
Salaries24
Finance
3 companies
Median Pay$120k
Salaries36
Professional Services
4 companies
Median Pay$95k
Salaries34
Healthcare
6 companies
Median Pay$78k
Salaries48
Construction & Trades
6 companies
Median Pay$58k
Salaries48
Logistics
2 companies
Median Pay$52k
Salaries24
Retail
6 companies
Median Pay$40k
Salaries59
Staffing & BPO
2 companies
Median Pay$36k
Salaries16
Food & Beverage
5 companies
Median Pay$32k
Salaries52
