Salaries in Pennsylvania.
2 metro areas. 3445 roles.
Average cost-of-living index: 1.01x national average. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$397,000
Principal Quantitative Researcher
Median Role
$340,000
Principal Applied Scientist
Entry Level
$329,000
Chief Growth Officer
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
Pennsylvania has 2 major metro areas tracked in our salary database, with an average cost-of-living index of 1.01x the national average. The highest-paying role across the state is Principal Quantitative Researcher at $397,000 in Philadelphia. The median role pays $340,000.
Metro areas in Pennsylvania
Top 30 salaries in Pennsylvania
Tax considerations in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% state income tax, but Philadelphia adds a 3.75% city wage tax for residents. This combined local burden is worth factoring into salary negotiations.
Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% state tax is low, but Pittsburgh adds a local earned income tax of about 3%. Combined with the school district tax, local taxes require attention in negotiations.
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