Brilliant’s 2026 Salary Guides are now available! Explore current pay insights with two dedicated salary guides: one covering corporate accounting, finance, audit, tax, and business operations, and another focused on technology roles.

Each guide includes low, mid, and high base salary ranges for positions spanning entry-level through C-suite. Brilliant leverages data informed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), industry and market reports, and multiple external sources, paired with Brilliant’s internal analysis and real-world expertise to create reliable salary benchmarks.

All salary ranges reflect the U.S. market overall, with cost-of-living adjustments provided to help you align compensation expectations with your specific location.

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2026 Salary Guide for Accounting, Finance, and Business Operations

U.S. Market Nationwide

This guide includes base salary information for entry-level through c-suite positions nationwide across multiple categories, including:

  • Corporate accounting
  • Corporate finance
  • Financial systems
  • Internal audit/SOX
  • Tax
  • Treasury
  • Financial reporting
  • Project management
  • AP/AR
  • Payroll
  • Credit & Collections
  • Billing
  • Human Resources
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Project Management & Coordination
  • Administrative & Operations Support
  • Customer Service

2026 Salary Guide for Technology

U.S. Market Nationwide

The 2026 Brilliant Technology Salary Guide outlines expected base salaries in the following categories:

  • Software Development
  • Applications Development 
  • Internet and e-Commerce
  • Data/Database Administration
  • Networking/Telecommunication
  • Technical Services and Support
  • IT Security