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

Yet many leaders, especially in the U.S. and Europe, worry the Chinese businesses are bringing China’s brutal rat-race competition with them, potentially crushing local incumbents and curbing salaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“If your salaries are not competitive around town, then don’t be surprised that they’re leaving.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The union had called for the scrapping of a bonus cap set at 50 percent of annual salaries and for 15 percent of operating profit to be allocated to bonuses.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Everyone gets salaries, per diems, travel expenses. And then there are additional costs associated with each venue.”

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar