The top highest-paying companies in the United States pay their employees with a median salary of up to $220,000 dollars annually. The rank and file employees are well compensated compared to some higher ranking positions in any other companies. For first time job hunters or those looking for a greener pasture, one should consider the salary and benefits their employer can offer them.
The whole list is mostly composed of large technological companies and consulting firms according to 24/7 Wall Street. Although the ranking is headed by a medical company, business management or consulting firms cover the top highest-paying companies in America. Following this fact, it proves the flux of money within the business consulting industry. It also supports the stereotypical notion of money in the business arena.
Within this list, it displays the advantages of working in the business world, from its high pay and globally competitive industry. These business firms are not only recognized within the US but also in the global landscape as excellent employers and as one of the best in their respective fields. These companies indeed exemplify the key of good business, its employees.
As ranked, the highest-paying companies in the United States are:
1. Apogee Medical
With median salary of $220,000 for its employees, Apogee Medical is the best paying company in the United States. One reason why it holds this place is because it is the largest physician-owned hospitalist group in the whole United States. The company is composed of 750 employees including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, with an estimated annual income of $100,000 dollars.
2. Boston Consulting Group
Second on this list is Boston Consulting Group, which pays its employees with an annual median of $143,750 dollars. It is one of the top management consulting firms in the United States, with 6,200 employees. Last year, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) earned nearly $4 billion in revenue, making it one of the richest management firms globally. Aside from the high pay, this company also offers various benefits for its employees.
Booz & Company is not just known for its excellent treatment of its employees, but also as one of the best management consulting firms in the global landscape. With more than 3,000 employees, this company offers a median salary of $140,000 dollars, more than the average $100,000 dollars for senior business consultants in the whole sector of this industry in New York City.
4. A.T. Kearney
Fourth on this list is another business consulting firm, A. T. Kearney, which is based in Chicago. According from Fortune's data, this management consulting firm was among of the companies where most business school graduates wanted to work, gaining its places on Fortune's "100 Top MBA Employers." One obvious reason is the median salary of this company, with $135,000.
Juniper Networks Inc. is a networking equipment company with a line of business in selling services and products to different technology companies and Internet service providers. Currently, it has a median pay of $134,218 with a total of 9,483 employees, the most number of workforce in the top 5 list. Software and system engineers of Juniper Networks were paid higher, with more than $100,000 worth of annual pay.
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