Gen Z college grads expect to earn more than $100,000 at their first job. Their actual paycheck is a rude awakening

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Gen Z college grads expect to earn more than $100,000 at their first job. Their actual paycheck is a rude awakening

fortune.com/article/gen-z-college-grads-paycheck-expectations-vs-reality

After caps are thrown and diplomas are handed out, college graduates will need to do one more thing before entering the workforce: take off their rose-colored glasses.
Rising graduates expect a starting salary of approximately $100,000, according to a recent study from ZipRecruiter,…

This story appeared on fortune.com, 2025-04-28 18:42:21.