salaries
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But salaries appear to be rising with workload.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
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
They can command higher salaries for their expertise aat the same time that the ever-growing number of data centers is putting upward pressure on everything from semicoinductors to electricity.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
"Since tips go straight to staff, it is quite likely that restaurants are using tips as a way to increase salaries without footing the bill," says Harris.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
With the British gone, there would be good things for everyone: "white" salaries long denied Nigerians, promotions, top jobs.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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