Post-graduate Salary Calculator

Based on data from more than 6,100 business school alumni working in the United States, this calculator allows you to estimate what salary to expect if you get an MBA or business master’s degree.

How to use this tool

  • Choose an industry from the drop-down menu on the top corner right.
  • Select different job levels to see the salary progression in that industry.
  • The middle (yellow) line shows you the median or average number across the US, while the top and bottom reflect the 75th and 25th percentiles of graduates that match your selections.

Select your desired industry:

Select the points on the chart above to view detailed salary data according to industry and career level.

*Source: GMAC (2018) Alumni Perspectives Survey. Based on 6,113 alumni working in the United States. ©2018 – 2020. Graduate Management Admissions Council ® (GMAC®). All rights reserved.

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