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USA private sector salary guide 2026
Base pay ranges reported by private employers across the United States. Bonus, commission and equity are excluded.
| Role | Typical pay | Hiring demand |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning / AI Engineer | $150,000 – $265,000 | Very high |
| Cyber Security Analyst | $105,000 – $175,000 | Very high |
| Cloud / DevOps Engineer (AWS) | $115,000 – $200,000 | Very high |
| Software Engineer | $95,000 – $210,000 | High |
| Registered Nurse (private hospital) | $78,000 – $145,000 | Very high |
| CDL Class A Truck Driver | $68,000 – $110,000 | High |
| Insurance Agent / Financial Advisor | $65,000 – $185,000 OTE | High |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $72,000 – $150,000 | Medium |
| HVAC / Electrical Technician | $58,000 – $105,000 | High |
| Warehouse Operations Lead | $38,000 – $68,000 | Very high |
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