Associate

Complete guide: salary benchmarks, common skills, and career path.

What does a Associate do?

Associate professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain. They collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive impact through technical and strategic contributions.

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with verified data. Based on 202 data points.

$134,982

P25

$170,545

Median

$228,911

P75

P25 $134,982 Median $170,545 P75 $228,911

Top Paying Cities

New York

$175,000 n=170 San Francisco

$170,000 n=12 Alpharetta, Ga

$136,000 n=10 Boston

$130,000 n=10

Common Skills

Domain Expertise Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Analytical Thinking Project Management Technical Proficiency Leadership

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