What is the highest-paying job in 2026?

Among the careers we track, Oral Surgeon has the highest median salary at $400,000 per year, with top earners making $700,000+.

Do you need a degree for the highest-paying jobs?

Many top-paying roles require a bachelor’s or advanced degree, but several skilled trades and specialized technical roles pay six figures with a certificate or apprenticeship instead.

Highest-Paying Jobs in America (2026)

The top-earning careers in the US, ranked by median salary from real wage data. The highest-paying job we track is Oral Surgeon at $400,000/year.

#	Job title	Median	Top 10%	Field
1	Oral Surgeon	$400,000	$700,000	Dental
2	Anesthesiologist	$390,000	$580,000	Healthcare
3	Radiologist	$380,000	$560,000	Healthcare
4	Surgeon	$380,000	$650,000	Healthcare
5	SVP of Engineering	$365,000	$595,000	Technology
6	Chief Product Officer (CPO)	$335,000	$560,000	Technology
7	Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)	$328,000	$552,000	Business
8	Chief Technology Officer (CTO)	$322,000	$538,000	Technology
9	Chief Data Officer (CDO)	$312,000	$528,000	Technology
10	Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)	$300,000	$600,000	Sales
11	VP of Engineering	$298,000	$485,000	Technology
12	SVP of Sales	$288,000	$490,000	Sales
13	Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)	$285,000	$475,000	Supply Chain
14	Orthodontist	$280,000	$500,000	Dental
15	SVP of Marketing	$280,000	$465,000	Marketing
16	Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)	$278,000	$468,000	Human Resources
17	SVP of Finance	$275,000	$450,000	Accounting
18	VP of Product	$272,000	$448,000	Technology
19	Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)	$265,000	$480,000	Supply Chain
20	SVP of Operations	$262,000	$445,000	Business
21	Sr. Director of Engineering	$258,000	$418,000	Technology
22	Periodontist	$255,000	$460,000	Dental
23	VP of Data	$255,000	$428,000	Technology
24	VP of Cybersecurity	$250,000	$410,000	Cybersecurity
25	Chief Financial Officer	$250,000	$520,000	Finance
26	Medical Doctor	$248,000	$420,000	Healthcare
27	Psychiatrist	$248,000	$400,000	Healthcare
28	Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)	$240,000	$400,000	Cybersecurity
29	Chief Executive Officer	$235,000	$620,000	Business
30	VP of Gaming	$235,000	$410,000	Gaming
31	VP of Marketing	$228,000	$380,000	Marketing
32	VP of Banking	$225,000	$375,000	Banking
33	VP of Sales	$222,000	$390,000	Sales
34	VP of Finance	$215,000	$350,000	Accounting
35	VP of Supply Chain	$215,000	$355,000	Supply Chain
36	Director of Engineering	$215,000	$345,000	Technology
37	VP of Construction	$212,000	$355,000	Construction
38	Chief Operating Officer	$210,000	$480,000	Business
39	Chief Marketing Officer	$210,000	$460,000	Marketing
40	VP of Business Development	$210,000	$340,000	Sales

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