MBA Salary Data & Compensation
What MBAs earn by industry, city, and years of experience.
Salary is the number everyone asks about and the number most MBA websites get wrong. They quote averages without context, mix self-reported survey data with verified employment reports, and ignore the massive variance between industries, geographies, and program tiers.
These guides use reported figures from top-25 MBA program employment reports and GMAC surveys. Median base salaries for first-year post-MBA roles, before signing bonuses and equity. Where the data conflicts, we say so.
MBA Salary by Industry (2026)
MBA salaries by industry in 2026. Consulting, finance, tech, healthcare, and more. Real compensation data from school em...
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MBA salaries by city in 2026. How much you'll earn in NYC, SF, Chicago, Boston, and other major metros. Cost-adjusted an...
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MBA signing bonuses by school and industry in 2026. What to expect from consulting, banking, and tech employers. From a ...
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