In 2024, the average annual income of a high school graduate in the United States was around ****** U.S. dollars. This is an increase from the previous year, when the median income for high school grads was about ****** U.S. dollars, but an overall decline from 1990 when the median earnings of a high school graduate was around ****** U.S. dollars.

In 2024, the expected median starting salary for MBA graduates worldwide was ******* U.S. dollars. On the other hand, master's graduates in data analytics, business analytics, finance, and management were expected to have a median salary of ****** U.S. dollars.

In 2024, it was projected that people in the United States with a Master’s degree in Computer Science would have the highest average starting salary, at 85,403 U.S. dollars. People who held a Master’s degree in Engineering were projected to have the second-highest starting salary, at 83,628 U.S. dollars. An abundance of Masters As higher education in the United States has become more common, and even expected, the number of Master’s degrees awarded has increased. During the 1949-50 academic year, about 58,180 Master’s degrees were awarded to students, with the vast majority being earned by male students. In the 2018-19 academic year, this figure increased to about 833,710 Master’s degrees awarded, with the majority being earned by female students. The right career While Engineering might have the highest starting pay for Master’s degree holders, those with a Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant had the highest mid-career median pay in 2021. Engineering continues to be one of the most popular fields for those seeking their Master’s degree, and STEM fields continue to dominate the field in number of Master’s degrees awarded.

Graph and download economic data for Employed full time: Median usual weekly nominal earnings (second quartile): Wage and salary workers: High School graduates, no college: 25 years and over (LEU0252917300A) from 1979 to 2024 about no college, second quartile, secondary schooling, secondary, 25 years +, full-time, salaries, workers, earnings, education, wages, median, employment, and USA.

Characteristics and median employment income of postsecondary graduates five years after graduation, by educational qualification (Classification of programs and credentials - professional degree variant), field of study (Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016 - STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics and computer sciences) and BHASE (business, humanities, health, arts, social science and education) groupings), gender, age group and status of student in Canada (cross-sectional analysis).

Graph and download economic data for Wage and Salary Workers Paid Hourly Rates: 16 Years and Over: College Graduates: Bachelor's Degree and Higher (BDAHC5) from 2002 to 2024 about paid, tertiary schooling, salaries, workers, hours, education, 16 years +, wages, rate, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Real Median Personal Income in the United States (MEPAINUSA672N) from 1974 to 2024 about personal income, personal, median, income, real, and USA.

University graduates in England had an average annual salary of 42,000 British pounds a year in 2024, 11,500 pounds higher than the average salary for non-graduates. People with postgraduate degrees earned an even higher average salary at 47,000 pounds, a difference of 5,000 pounds when compared with undergraduate degrees.

Estimated gross annual earnings quartiles for postsecondary graduates working full time at the time of the interview are presented by the province of study, the level of study and gender. Estimates are available at five-year intervals.

U.S. citizens with a professional degree had the highest median household income in 2023, at 172,100 U.S. dollars. In comparison, those with less than a 9th grade education made significantly less money, at 35,690 U.S. dollars. Household income The median household income in the United States has fluctuated since 1990, but rose to around 70,000 U.S. dollars in 2021. Maryland had the highest median household income in the United States in 2021. Maryland’s high levels of wealth is due to several reasons, and includes the state's proximity to the nation's capital. Household income and ethnicity The median income of white non-Hispanic households in the United States had been on the rise since 1990, but declining since 2019. While income has also been on the rise, the median income of Hispanic households was much lower than those of white, non-Hispanic private households. However, the median income of Black households is even lower than Hispanic households. Income inequality is a problem without an easy solution in the United States, especially since ethnicity is a contributing factor. Systemic racism contributes to the non-White population suffering from income inequality, which causes the opportunity for growth to stagnate.

Wages in China increased to 120698 CNY/Year in 2023 from 114029 CNY/Year in 2022. This dataset provides - China Average Yearly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Germany increased to 4479 EUR/Month in 2023 from 4244 EUR/Month in 2022. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Average Gross Monthly Earnings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about China Monthly Earnings

• China Monthly Earnings stood at 1,438 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 1,392 USD in Dec 2023
• China Monthly Earnings data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2000 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 327 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,438 USD in Dec 2024 and a record low of 83 USD in Jun 2000

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from quarterly Earnings divided by 3 and converts it into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides year-to-date Average Wage in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover urban population only.


Further information about China Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, China Population reached 1,408 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of China increased to 5 % in Sep 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 65 % in Dec 2024

Azerbaijan Average Monthly Salary data was reported at 1,043.600 AZN in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,062.900 AZN for Feb 2025. Azerbaijan Average Monthly Salary data is updated monthly, averaging 298.200 AZN from Jan 1995 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 363 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,062.900 AZN in Feb 2025 and a record low of 6.800 AZN in Jan 1995. Azerbaijan Average Monthly Salary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Azerbaijan – Table AZ.G009: Average Monthly Salary: Statistical Classification of Economic Activities Rev 2.

Wages in Moldova increased to 15470.60 MDL/Month in the second quarter of 2025 from 14567.50 MDL/Month in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Moldova Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about South Korea Household Income per Capita

• South Korea Annual Household Income per Capita reached 19,208.928 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 19,230.954 USD in Dec 2023.
• South Korea Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2003 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 14,027.328 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 19,230.954 USD in Dec 2023 and a record low of 7,685.194 USD in Dec 2003.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of South Korea grew 3.324 % YoY in Oct 2025.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from quarterly Monthly Household Income multiplied by 3 and quarterly Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Statistics Korea provides Household Income in local currency and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income excludes single person and farm households. Household Income per Capita prior to 2019 is based on old methodology.

Employment income (in 2019 and 2020) by detailed major field of study and highest certificate, diploma or degree, including work activity (full time full year, part time full year, or part year).

Wages in Serbia increased to 109147 RSD/Month in September from 105590 RSD/Month in August of 2025. This dataset provides - Serbia Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Income of individuals by age group, sex and income source, Canada, provinces and selected census metropolitan areas, annual.

In 2024, a record high of around ***** million students graduated from undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities in China. That number was more than double as high as the number of degrees earned at all levels of higher education in the United States. The vast number of graduates from Chinese universities originates from the increasing enrollment in colleges and universities across the country. Of the ***** million Chinese graduates of 2023, around **** million earned a bachelor's degree, whereas **** million earned a more practically oriented short-cycle degree. On a graduate and postgraduate level, around *** million master's and doctor's degree students graduated from public colleges and universities in China in 2023. What are the popular majors? In recent years, the most favored majors among Chinese bachelor students were *********************************************, while short-cycle degree students chose majors such as *****************************************************************. Meanwhile, ****************************************************************************************************** were among the least desirable subjects. However, even the popular, highly competitive fields of study do not always guarantee quick and successful employment after graduation. What are the labor market prospects for graduates? The graduate employment rate within half a year after graduation has been generally stable in China over the past seven years, exceeding ** percent on average. Those that struggle to find a job are usually graduates from less technical, quantitative majors who often lack both practical “hard skills” and “soft skills” such as communication, critical thinking, and managerial abilities. ********************************************** top employment rates as well as secure higher-starting salaries. The average monthly salary of a university graduate in China has increased by around ** percent in the last ten years. However, high rent and costs of living in cities like Beijing or Shanghai often force young graduates to return to their hometowns or to seek employment in the second and third tier cities.