Technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping Italy’s employment market, but the country’s highest salaries are still associated with several long-established professions. A 2026 ranking of average gross annual compensation places notaries, specialist surgeons and financial analysts ahead of emerging digital roles.
The estimates combine salary information published during 2025 and 2026 by employment and recruitment platforms including Glassdoor Italy, Michael Page, Indeed Italy, Adecco and We Wealth. The ranking focuses primarily on mid-level professionals with approximately 4–7 years of experience.
