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

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

The state’s tax credit applies to virtually all spending in the state, including multimillion-dollar salaries for A-list stars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

Because these enforcers received pitiful salaries and were prized for being quick draws, it’s not surprising that the boundary between good lawmen and bad lawmen was porous.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann