| BLS occupation | May 2025 US median annual pay | Projections 2025–2035 | How to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management analysts | $101,860 | 10% growth | Broad consulting/analysis labour context only Management Analysts — Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Financial managers | $166,570 | 10% growth | Broad finance management context Financial Managers — Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Chief executives | $213,990 | Occupation part of top-executive grouping | Not a startup CEO salary benchmark Top Executives — Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| General/operations managers | $105,770 | Top executives group outlook 5% | Distinct management occupation, not fractional adviser fee Top Executives — Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Do not divide salaries by 2,080 hours to claim a freelance consulting rate. Contract sales, acquisition, liability, utilisation and equity structure are entirely different.