Wisconsin Salary Data — 2026
Average salaries in Wisconsin across 86+ roles and 1 metro. Compare compensation by role, city, and experience level.
Cities in Wisconsin with Salary Data
Top-Paying Roles in Wisconsin
Based on mid-level median salaries in Milwaukee, the largest metro in Wisconsin.
| Role | Mid-Level Median | Senior Max | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $256,000 | $419K | Healthcare |
| Staff Engineer | $233,000 | $353K | Engineering |
| Investment Banker | $205,000 | $465K | Finance |
| Engineering Manager | $195,000 | $298K | Engineering |
| ML Research Engineer | $191,000 | $326K | Data & AI |
| Senior Product Manager | $181,000 | $270K | Product |
| Senior Software Engineer | $175,000 | $265K | Engineering |
| Dentist | $172,000 | $270K | Healthcare |
| AI/ML Engineer | $153,000 | $260K | Data & AI |
| Technical Product Manager | $149,000 | $228K | Product |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $144,000 | $233K | Engineering |
| Cloud Architect | $144,000 | $233K | Engineering |
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