Anonymous
Post 06/20/2026 20:22     Subject: Corporate Salaries
Anonymous wrote:Talk about self selected skew with the posts on this board.

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Middle Manager in the United States is $81,902 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Middle Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range: Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,890.


It's a DC-based board. Of course it's self selected...

Why are you posting U.S. figures?
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2026 19:57     Subject: Corporate Salaries
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I never passed $175k in annual comp as a corporate worker. Rrecently retired, I now earn about $600k annually via various investment returns. With my modest earning, I never imagined I would be so wealthy later in life.


Goodness. How is this possible on a $175k salary?


Mostly “luck” , timing with RE and stock market moves.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2026 17:18     Subject: Corporate Salaries
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I never passed $175k in annual comp as a corporate worker. Rrecently retired, I now earn about $600k annually via various investment returns. With my modest earning, I never imagined I would be so wealthy later in life.


Goodness. How is this possible on a $175k salary?


Cue the Apple stock lady in 3, 2, 1….
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2026 16:27     Subject: Corporate Salaries
Anonymous wrote:I never passed $175k in annual comp as a corporate worker. Rrecently retired, I now earn about $600k annually via various investment returns. With my modest earning, I never imagined I would be so wealthy later in life.


Goodness. How is this possible on a $175k salary?
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2026 16:10     Subject: Corporate Salaries
I think the lawyers should stop responding as anyone employed as a lawyer does not represent a typical corporate salary in any way whatsoever.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2026 15:32     Subject: Corporate Salaries
Anonymous wrote:Attorney
6 years experience
Base pay of $425k
Guaranteed bonus of $115k
Probable additional bonus of $130k


Wow. What kind of company is this, or is it a law firm?