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3M pays a median of $162K ($121K–$209K) across 245 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $162K · Based on 245 public 3M job postings · Updated October 25, 2026
This 3M salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
12% of 3M's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $126K median vs $162K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Team Leadership (19) · Supply Chain (13) · Python (9) · Azure (9) · Procurement (8) · Project Management (8) · AWS (7) · CI/CD (6) · SQL (5) · Performance Management (4).
Commonly listed: mental-health (216) · dental (213) · hsa-fsa (213) · life-ins (213) · childcare (213) · 401k (205) · relocation (121) · retirement (8).
3M is Public stage · 10,001+ employees · founded 1902 · HQ Saint Paul, Minnesota. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 4 years of experience (up to 8+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 91 that do, Bachelor's and Master's and Associate's and PhD are most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 24% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: common structures: hourly. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
3M has 245 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 245 public job postings with disclosed pay. 100 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (209 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 75 contract roles in the mix.
Compare 3M's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs 3M | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | $143K | ↓ -12% | Series D |
| Gartner | $151K | ↓ -7% | Public |
| GlobalFoundries | $137K | ↓ -15% | Public |
| Samsung Electronics | $125K | ↓ -23% | Public |
| Entegris | $115K | ↓ -29% | Public |
| Jabil | $140K | ↓ -13% | Public |
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What does 3M pay?
The median pay is $162K, with a typical range of $121K–$209K, based on 245 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at 3M?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Director, Alliances and Business Development, at $287K–$351K base.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 245 public 3M job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed October 25, 2026.
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