The salary for an MSc graduate is heavily dependent on the specialization and location. For instance, MSc graduates in highly sought-after fields such as data science, computer science, or engineering may start at $60,000 to $80,000 per year in countries like the US or the UK. Those in niche or research-oriented areas may start at around $40,000 to $50,000.
In addition to the field, location has a big role in determining expected salary levels. Graduates in major metropolitan areas, or tech hubs and indeed Silicon Valley or London, have a better salary than would otherwise be expected, again due to living and market costs and pressures. Experience, skill sets, and, quite importantly, the prestige attached to an MSc from a particular institution can also affect salary levels. Generally, graduates from MSc who have had experience or work under internship programs usually earn more.