Salary can be a strong indicator of overall career satisfaction.

After graduation, literature graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $99,034, while the bottom 20% make closer to $26,515. The median grad salary is $51,244.

Literature graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in literature is $36,605, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $47,169.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

Years of work experience

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