Goldman Sachs salaries by job title (2026)
Goldman Sachs filed 2,006 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $129,000, and the middle half of offers fall between $96,125 and $168,000.
Goldman Sachs base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Software Engineering | $182,000 | $167,000 – $205,000 | 291 |
| Associate, Software Engineering | $139,000 | $119,500 – $150,000 | 229 |
| VICE PRESIDENT | $122,000 | $103,250 – $140,000 | 127 |
| ASSOCIATE | $95,000 | $80,375 – $109,500 | 120 |
| ANALYST | $70,500 | $60,500 – $79,500 | 111 |
| SR. ANALYST | $93,000 | $80,375 – $109,500 | 84 |
| Vice President, Quantitative Engineering | $195,000 | $175,000 – $215,000 | 53 |
| Analyst, Software Engineering | $108,800 | $95,750 – $115,000 | 36 |
| Associate, Quantitative Engineering | $147,000 | $137,000 – $150,500 | 35 |
| Vice President, Product Management | $174,000 | $160,000 – $213,000 | 27 |
| Associate, Product Management | $130,000 | $108,150 – $140,000 | 24 |
| Vice President, Systems Engineering | $179,000 | $155,750 – $188,500 | 24 |
| Associate, Banker - Industry/Country Coverage | $225,000 | $175,000 – $225,000 | 19 |
| Extended Managing Director | $400,000 | $400,000 – $400,000 | 19 |
| Analyst, Sales | $70,400 | $67,200 – $105,000 | 17 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $163,000 | 640 |
| Dallas, TX | $121,900 | 638 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $88,300 | 443 |
| Richardson, TX | $135,000 | 82 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $171,000 | 37 |
| Cohoes, NY | $105,500 | 26 |
| San Francisco, CA | $225,000 | 21 |
| Chicago, IL | $135,000 | 19 |
| Draper, UT | $129,000 | 19 |
| Seattle, WA | $190,000 | 11 |
Take-home pay
Most of Goldman Sachs's filings are for jobs in Texas. There, the median base of $129,000 leaves about $99,438 a year, or $8,286 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Vice President, Software Engineering ($182,000), it is about $135,663 a year. Use the Texas paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 13% |
| II: Qualified | 46% |
| III: Experienced | 24% |
| IV: Fully competent | 18% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $152,000 | 595 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $143,500 | 216 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $149,000 | 195 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $96,000 | 158 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $104,050 | 136 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $74,300 | 85 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Goldman Sachs?
The median base salary in Goldman Sachs's 2,006 certified H-1B filings is $129,000 a year, and the middle half fall between $96,125 and $168,000. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Vice President, Software Engineering at Goldman Sachs make?
The median base salary for Vice President, Software Engineering is $182,000 across 291 filings (middle 50%: $167,000 – $205,000).
Where does Goldman Sachs pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, San Francisco, CA has the highest median base salary at $225,000.
What is $129,000 after tax in Texas?
About $99,438 a year ($8,286 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes.