Salaries - Careers

Salary is often the most focused on aspect of a career; but it is not the only factor that determines whether you’ll be happy with your job. The type of work, opportunity for advancement, salary, location and the company culture are all key factors to consider when job searching. Salary is important, but ultimately, job satisfaction comes from being challenged and happy with your work.


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Choose or Change Your Career
The DePaul Career Center can help you learn how to apply your major and experience to specific career areas, what types of employers are hiring for different majors, and strategies for breaking into particular fields. Review majors and their related career paths on the Career Center's site. More...

Research Industries & Salaries
Whether you're beginning a job search or looking to change careers, it's important to understand the salary ranges for the industries and jobs you are interested in. Knowing the average pay can help you negotiate a job offer and figure out the type of lifestyle the career will afford. More...

Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation requires researching industry information, understanding when negotiation is appropriate, considering different alternatives and viewpoints, and much more. More...

Payday! Where'd My Money Go?
Paycheck smaller than you thought? Wondering what FICA is? Learn about the difference between gross income and net income and see what all those abbreviations on your pay stub really mean. More...

Employee Benefits 101
Did you know that a good benefits package can add as much as 30 percent to your overall compensation? Learn about the common elements of a benefits package. More...