Members of the Kelley MBA Class of 2022 found positions in every industry—with higher average and median salaries across the board. The data below provides more information about compensation for our most recent graduating class. For details, including historical trends, see our Full-Time MBA Employment Statistics and Full-Time MBA Internship Statistics.
2022 compensation for full-time hires
$136,400Mean Base Salary
$29,000Mean Signing Bonus
| Function | Percentage Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 34% | $165,000 | $80,000–$175,000 |
| Finance/Accounting | 12% | $130,000 | $82,500–$175,000 |
| General Management | 13% | $125,000 | $102,000–$140,000 |
| Human Resources | 1% | I/D | I/D |
| Marketing/Sales | 28% | $120,000 | $95,000–$140,000 |
| Operations/Logistics | 6% | $120,400 | $65,000–$175,000 |
| Other | 6% | $122,000 | $115,000–$175,000 |
| Total | 100% |
Preliminary data as of 9/15/2022
| Industry | Percentage Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 29% | $165,000 | $80,000–$175,000 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 13% | $120,000 | $110,000–$127,000 |
| Energy | 1% | I/D | I/D |
| Financial Services | 18% | $130,000 | $82,500–$175,000 |
| Healthcare | 4% | $125,000 | $123,000–$130,000 |
| Hospitality | 3% | I/D | I/D |
| Manufacturing | 9% | $103,500 | $85,000–$123,493 |
| Retail | 4% | I/D | I/D |
| Technology | 13% | $126,700 | $120,000–$140,000 |
| Transportation & Logistics Services | 3% | I/D | I/D |
| *Other Services | 4% | I/D | I/D |
| Total | 100% |
Preliminary data as of 9/15/2022
*includes Government, Media/Entertainment, Real Estate
| Geographic Region | Percentage Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | 1% | I/D | I/D |
| Mid-Atlantic | 3% | I/D | I/D |
| Midwest | 55% | $125,000 | $65,000–$175,000 |
| Northeast | 9% | $175,000 | $130,000–$175,000 |
| South | 9% | $117,500 | $115,000–$147,550 |
| Southwest | 11% | $142,900 | $120,000–$175,000 |
| West | 12% | $136,300 | $132,600–$140,000 |
| Total | 100% |
Preliminary data as of 9/15/2022