Best Paying Industries for Top Executives
$104,990
National Median Salary
355
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $211,750 | +101.7% | 32,440 |
| 2 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $205,750 | +96.0% | 51,570 |
| 3 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $205,260 | +95.5% | 36,510 |
| 4 | Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $201,410 | +91.8% | 610 |
| 5 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $181,210 | +72.6% | 7,950 |
| 6 | Software Publishers | $180,610 | +72.0% | 27,560 |
| 7 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $178,060 | +69.6% | 12,440 |
| 8 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $176,110 | +67.7% | 1,260 |
| 9 | Hospitals | $174,100 | +65.8% | 14,710 |
| 10 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $173,580 | +65.3% | 2,990 |
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