Tech companies snag 20 spots on Glassdoor's ranking of 25 highest paying companies in America Credit: Thinkstock Tech companies dominate Glassdoor’s ranking of the highest paying companies in the U.S., snagging 20 of the top 25 spots. But no tech company ranks higher than Juniper Networks, which pays its workers a median total compensation of $157,000. The next-highest ranking tech company is Google, which landed at No. 5 on Glassdoor’s list with a median total compensation of $153,750. While tech companies earned the most spots on the list, consulting firms set the high bar for compensation in Glassdoor’s report, “25 Highest Paying Companies in America for 2016.” No. 1 on the list is A.T. Kearney, which pays a median total compensation of $167,534. Strategy&, at No. 2 on the list, pays a median total compensation of $160,000. Juniper placed third among the 25 companies, while McKinsey & Company ranked fourth with a median total compensation of $155,000. Glassdoor’s total compensation figures include base salary as well as other forms of pay, such as commissions, tips and bonuses. The data comes from U.S.-based employees who voluntarily shared their compensation on Glassdoor’s website during the past year. Companies considered for Glassdoor’s report must have received at least 50 salary reports by U.S-based employees during the 12-month time frame. “Salaries are sky-high at consulting companies due to ‘barriers of entry’ in this field, which refers to employers wanting top consultants to have personal contacts, reputations and specialized skills and knowledge,” said Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor chief economist, in a statement. “In technology, we continue to see unprecedented salaries as the war for talent is still very active, largely due to the ongoing shortage of highly skilled workers needed.” Here is Glassdoor’s full list of the 25 highest paying companies in the U.S.: 1. A.T. Kearney: median total compensation $167,534; median base salary $143,620 2. Strategy&: median total compensation $160,000; median base salary $147,000 3. Juniper Networks: median total compensation $157,000; median base salary $135,000 4. McKinsey & Company: median total compensation $155,000; median base salary $135,000 5. Google: median total compensation $153,750; median base salary $123,331 6. VMware: median total compensation $152,133; median base salary $130,000 7. Amazon Lab126: median total compensation $150,100; median base salary $138,700 8. Boston Consulting Group: median total compensation $150,020; median base salary $147,000 9. Guidewire: median total compensation $150,020; median base salary $135,000 10. Cadence Design Systems: median total compensation $150,010; median base salary $140,000 11. Visa: median total compensation $150,000; median base salary $130,000 12. Facebook: median total compensation $150,000; median base salary $127,406 13. Twitter: median total compensation $150,000; median base salary $133,000 14. Box: median total compensation$150,000 ; median base salary $130,000 15. Walmart eCommerce: median total compensation $149,000; median base salary$126,000 16. SAP: median total compensation $148,431; median base salary $120,000 17. Synopsys: median total compensation $148,000; median base salary $130,000 18. Altera: median total compensation $147,000; median base salary $134,000 19. LinkedIn: median total compensation $145,000; median base salary $120,000 20. Cloudera: median total compensation $145,000; median base salary $129,500 21. Salesforce: median total compensation $143,750; median base salary $120,000 22. Microsoft: median total compensation $141,000; median base salary $125,000 23. F5 Networks: median total compensation $140,200; median base salary $120,500 24. Adobe: median total compensation $140,000; median base salary $125,000 25. Broadcom: median total compensation $140,000; median base salary $130,000 Related content analysis BGP: What is border gateway protocol, and how does it work? BGP is how the autonomous networks that make up the internet share routing information to find the best route for IP traffic. CISA describes BGP as 'the most important part of the internet you’ve probably never heard of.' By Keith Shaw May 17, 2024 11 mins Routers Internet Network Security feature Red Hat seeks to be the platform for enterprise AI By Maria Korolov May 17, 2024 12 mins Linux Network Management Software news FCC proposes BGP security measures Protecting the Border Gateway Protocol is as important as protecting the border. By Gyana Swain May 17, 2024 4 mins Regulation Network Security brandpost Sponsored by Zscaler 5 Must-haves for your next DSPM solution Elevating cloud security: Navigating the data storm with DSPM By Kalie Radsmikham, Sr. Director of Product Marketing, Cloud Security May 16, 2024 7 mins Cloud Computing PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe