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Salary Insights by Role
Median base salaries for top roles in the US. Click any role for full breakdown by state.
| Role | Category | US Median | CA Median | NY Median | TX Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | tech | $153,000 | $168,000 | $158,000 | $133,000 |
| Frontend Developer | tech | $135,000 | $148,000 | $139,000 | $117,000 |
| Backend Developer | tech | $141,000 | $155,000 | $146,000 | $122,000 |
| Full Stack Developer | tech | $138,000 | $152,000 | $143,000 | $120,000 |
| Product Manager | business | $159,000 | $175,000 | $165,000 | $138,000 |
| UX Designer | creative | $126,000 | $138,000 | $130,000 | $109,000 |
Base salary only. Excludes equity, bonuses, and benefits. Data from BLS, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.
Popular Salary Pages
Real compensation data for in-demand roles by city.
Software Engineer
California
$168,000/yr median
Software Engineer
New York
$158,000/yr median
Frontend Developer
Texas
$117,000/yr median
Product Manager
Washington
$168,000/yr median
Data Scientist
California
$162,000/yr median
DevOps Engineer
New York
$149,000/yr median
Backend Developer
Texas
$122,000/yr median
UX Designer
Massachusetts
$127,000/yr median
Registered Nurse
California
$118,000/yr median
Accountant
New York
$92,000/yr median
Marketing Manager
Illinois
$100,000/yr median
Cybersecurity Analyst
Virginia
$104,000/yr median
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are all CareerOS tools really free?
Yes — completely free. No account, no subscription, no credit card. Every tool works entirely in your browser.
How accurate is the salary data?
Salary ranges are compiled from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, LinkedIn Salary, Glassdoor, and industry compensation surveys. Data represents the 25th–75th percentile of US workers in each role and location.
Does the resume builder pass ATS screening?
Yes. Our resume builder uses a clean, single-column format with standard section headers that pass Applicant Tracking Systems used by 99% of major employers.
How is the hourly-to-salary conversion calculated?
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. Default is 40 hours/week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours. You can customize both values for part-time or contract scenarios.
What career tools are coming next?
We are building: LinkedIn headline generator, paycheck calculator, interview question generator, AI resume rewrite, and resume ATS score checker. All will be free.
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