The highest-paying entry-level jobs in the US for 2019 include data scientist with a median base salary of $95,000, software engineer with a median base salary of $90,000 and product manager with a median base salary of $89,000, according to a blog post by Glassdoor.com.  There are also several different types of engineering roles, such as mechanical engineers and quality engineers, that boast high paying entry level salaries. We see several different types of engineers making high entry level salaries, likely due to the specialized education and extensive skills training required to succeed in these roles.