PwC salaries by job title (2026)
PwC filed 1,132 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $175,000, and the middle half of offers fall between $139,750 and $197,000.
PwC base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Associate | $150,000 | $133,000 – $178,000 | 386 |
| Manager | $181,000 | $168,000 – $190,000 | 337 |
| Senior Manager | $209,500 | $198,250 – $219,000 | 174 |
| Associate | $90,000 | $85,000 – $100,000 | 149 |
| Director | $261,000 | $243,000 – $275,000 | 79 |
| Engagement Leader | $400,000 | $400,000 – $400,000 | 6 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $175,000 | 248 |
| Chicago, IL | $180,000 | 114 |
| Dallas, TX | $174,000 | 103 |
| Atlanta, GA | $175,000 | 65 |
| San Francisco, CA | $183,000 | 63 |
| San Jose, CA | $188,000 | 58 |
| Washington, DC | $173,000 | 54 |
| Houston, TX | $176,000 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,500 | 50 |
| Florham Park, NJ | $186,000 | 47 |
Take-home pay
Most of PwC's filings are for jobs in New York. There, the median base of $175,000 leaves about $121,151 a year, or $10,096 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Senior Associate ($150,000), it is about $105,538 a year. Use the New York 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 | 16% |
| II: Qualified | 37% |
| III: Experienced | 21% |
| IV: Fully competent | 25% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,000 | 226 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $180,000 | 226 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $133,000 | 201 |
| Software Developers | $169,000 | 121 |
| Data Scientists | $150,000 | 70 |
| Information Security Analysts | $169,000 | 69 |
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 PwC?
The median base salary in PwC's 1,132 certified H-1B filings is $175,000 a year, and the middle half fall between $139,750 and $197,000. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Senior Associate at PwC make?
The median base salary for Senior Associate is $150,000 across 386 filings (middle 50%: $133,000 – $178,000).
Where does PwC pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary at $188,000.
What is $175,000 after tax in New York?
About $121,151 a year ($10,096 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and New York taxes.