How much does Pearson pay?
As of Oct 13, 2026, 21 of the 135 open jobs Pearson has on Alion state a salary. The median is $120k a year, and the middle half pays $90k to $165k. The best-paid open role is Senior Software Engineering Manager at $220k. Pearson pays about 16% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Pearson pay against the market
−16% Pearson pays about 16% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 25 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Pearson pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 5 | $135k | $120k – $160k |
| Middle | 5 | $90k | $90k – $100k |
| Lead | 3 | $190k | $160k – $190k |
| Staff+ | 3 | $175k | $165k – $175k |
Pearson pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend | 6 | $165k | $160k – $175k |
| Sales | 3 | $75k | $48k – $75k |
Pearson pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken | 3 | $175k | $165k – $175k |
Pearson pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 16 | $120k | $90k – $160k |
How pay at Pearson is spread
20 of 122 vacancies state a salary (16%). The range below is built from those 20 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Pearson
| Senior Software Engineering ManagerLead | $220k |
| Software Engineering Team ManagerSenior | $190k |
| Lead Specialist, AI ScientistLead | $190k |
| Staff Software EngineerStaff+ | $180k |
| Lead Specialist, Solution ArchitectLead | $160k |
| Senior Software EngineerSenior | $160k |
| Advanced Specialist, Product ManagementSenior | $135k |
| Senior Quality EngineerSenior | $120k |
| Advanced Specialist, Product MarketingSenior | $120k |
| Cloud Engineer IIIMiddle | $115k |
Questions about pay at Pearson
What is the average salary at Pearson?
The median salary stated in Pearson job postings is $120k a year, across 20 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $90k to $165k.
How much does Pearson pay for Backend roles?
Backend roles at Pearson state a median of $165k a year (6 postings with pay, middle half $160k – $175k).
How much does Pearson pay for Sales roles?
Sales roles at Pearson state a median of $75k a year (3 postings with pay, middle half $48k – $75k).
How much does Pearson pay in Hoboken?
Jobs at Pearson in Hoboken state a median of $175k a year (3 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at Pearson?
Right now it is Senior Software Engineering Manager at Pearson, with a stated $220k a year.
Does Pearson pay above the market?
Pearson pays about 16% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 25 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Pearson publish salaries in its job postings?
16% of the open jobs Pearson has on Alion state a salary: 21 of 135.
How to cite this page
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Pearson salaries: median $120k across 20 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 13, 2026, https://alion.io/company/pearson/salaries