Salary is one factor that leads to overall satisfaction in a career.
After graduation, linguistics graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $77,670, while the bottom 20% make closer to $24,083. The median grad salary is $43,249.
Linguistics graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics is $29,732, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $45,912.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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