U.S. COMPENSATION DATA · UPDATED MAY 2026 · SOURCE: BLS OES113 ROLES · 30 MARKETS
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U.S. COMPENSATION INTELLIGENCE

U.S. Compensation Intelligence

2026 Edition

Salary benchmarks for 113 occupational roles across 30 major U.S. metropolitan areas, derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) surveys. Select a role or market to view the full compensation distribution.

113Roles
30Markets
3,360Data Points
May 2026Updated
BLS OESSource

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Data Methodology: Salary figures represent annual base compensation in USD. Percentiles are derived from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) surveys, adjusted for metropolitan cost-of-labor indices. Data is refreshed monthly. Figures reflect May 2026 market conditions. Read full methodology →