2027 Salary Guide
Median pay and the job outlook for 17 professional roles, with how to use the numbers in an offer or a negotiation.
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By the numbers
National median pay and the ten-year outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025 wages).
Software developers, QA analysts and testers
$134,040median pay
+10% projected change, 2025 to 2035
Information security analysts
$129,180median pay
+21% projected change, 2025 to 2035
Data scientists
$120,230median pay
+35% projected change, 2025 to 2035
Financial analysts
$103,570median pay
+7% projected change, 2025 to 2035
Lawyers
$159,670median pay
+5% projected change, 2025 to 2035
Human resources specialists
$75,940median pay
+6% projected change, 2025 to 2035
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Pay varies by location, experience and employer.
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