salaries

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College graduates tend to dramatically overestimate their starting salaries, with studies showing that students expect to earn $80,000 to $100,000, while the actual starting salary is around $56,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

She said there was nothing in their household that she thought was beyond their means as a couple earning high salaries.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Yet many leaders, especially in the U.S. and Europe, worry the Chinese businesses are bringing China’s brutal rat-race competition with them, potentially crushing local incumbents and curbing salaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The number of sworn officers recently fell below 8,600, despite Bass striking a deal with the police union to offer higher starting salaries and new retention bonuses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

These are left to state and federal agencies, where the salaries paid are far less.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson