Jobs that pay over $100K: a live, evidence-led guide
A six-figure salary is not one job category. It appears where scarce expertise, business impact and decision ownership meet. The live inventory below shows where employers are disclosing packages above the threshold today.
Where the current opportunities are
Technology remains visible because compensation disclosure is common and the same employer can hire across several markets. Data, security, product and enterprise sales also cross the threshold when the role owns systems, risk, roadmap or revenue. Treat job titles as clues: scope and measurable responsibility are stronger signals than seniority words alone.
Compare the right number
A listing may disclose base salary, total cash or a wider package. Compare guaranteed pay separately from bonus and equity, then price benefits and work costs consistently. A nominal $100K offer can be weaker than a lower base with reliable bonus, retirement contributions and better location economics.
Use live evidence, not salary folklore
Salary surveys are useful context but they do not prove that a role is open. Every listing on 100K Jobs must expose compensation and link to the employer source. Check the verification date, location eligibility and compensation type before investing time in an application.
Live market snapshot
Senior Regulatory Counsel, Americas
US - Remote
$142,000–$220,000Product Director, Embedded Finance
US - San Francisco
$240,000–$340,000Senior Technical Account Manager
US - New York
$160,000–$210,000Developer Content Manager
US - San Francisco
$190,000–$270,000Manager, Regulatory Operations
US - San Francisco
$119,000–$195,000Senior IT Engineer, Corporate Platforms
US - San Francisco
$150,000–$250,000Frequently asked questions
What jobs commonly pay more than $100K?
Software, data, security, product, enterprise sales and leadership roles frequently appear above the threshold, but the mix changes by market and live employer demand.
Does 100K mean base salary?
Not always. Each listing identifies whether the disclosed figure is base or total compensation so you can compare like with like.
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