Apple Salaries in 2026
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories. The company is renowned for its premium products including iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Average Salary
$190,878
$15,907/mo
Total Compensation
$267,229
base + bonus + equity
Employees
164K
large company
Rating
4.3
★★★★☆
Apple Salary by Level
Salary progression from entry-level to director positions at Apple.
Entry-level employees at Apple earn around $114,527, while directors can earn $473,378 or more.
Top Paying Roles at Apple
| Role | Base Salary | Est. Total Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Product Manager | $210,000 | $252,000 |
| Software Engineer | $191,000 | $229,200 |
| Data Scientist | $185,000 | $222,000 |
| UX Designer | $157,000 | $188,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $149,000 | $178,800 |
Total compensation estimates include base salary and an average 20% bonus. Stock options/equity are offered but vary significantly by role and level.
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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)
Estimated Salary at Apple
$201,000
$16,750/month · $96.63/hr
Est. total comp with 20% bonus: $241,200
About Apple
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories. The company is renowned for its premium products including iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Headquarters
Cupertino, CA
Founded
1976
Industry
Technology
Company Size
large
Employees
164,000
Median Salary
$171,790
Hourly Rate
$91.77/hr
Monthly Pay
$15,907
Apple Employee Ratings
4.3
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
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Methodology & Sources for Apple Salary Data
How we estimate Apple compensation data: Our salary figures combine self-reported employee compensation data (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Comparably, Blind), SEC filings for public companies (DEF 14A proxy statements include executive compensation), and BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for industry baselines. We weight recent data points (last 2 years) higher to reflect current market conditions.
- Base salary distribution aggregated from employee-reported data points. Apple (founded 1976, 164K employees, headquartered in Cupertino, CA) is in the Technology sector.
- Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and where applicable, equity or other long-term incentives. At Apple, bonuses vary by role, level, location, performance cycle, and business division.
- Level mapping normalizes role names across companies (Entry/Junior/Mid/Senior/Lead/Principal/Director) for cross-company comparison.
- Cost-of-living adjustment uses BLS regional CPI-U data when comparing Apple's Cupertino, CA salaries to other markets.
- Industry benchmarking compares Apple compensation to BLS national averages for Technology sector occupations.
Authoritative compensation data sources:
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — national salary baselines for Technology
- SEC EDGAR — Company Filings — public company executive compensation in DEF 14A proxies
- BLS Industries at a Glance — Technology — sector employment, wages, productivity
- BLS Employment Cost Index — quarterly compensation trend data
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) — county-level wage data by industry
- DOL Wage and Hour Division — federal wage compliance and minimum wage
Disclaimer: Apple compensation data is aggregated from multiple sources and reflects general patterns, not guaranteed offers. Actual salaries vary based on level, location, negotiation, performance, and equity vesting. For personalized career advice, consult HR professionals or executive coaches. For job offers, always negotiate based on multiple data points and your unique value.
Reviewed by Brazora Monk · Last updated May 12, 2026 · BLS data current as of latest annual release
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