# Philadelphia office talent and salary benchmarks

> Philadelphia indexes 85/100 on the Class A Atlas talent index, with deep healthcare, life sciences, legal, and academic talent — anchored by penn, temple, drexel, and a deep network of hospital systems.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Talent index: 85/100 (NYC = 100 baseline).
- Corporate tax: 26%.
- Talent depth and rent curve are correlated — top talent markets carry top rent.

## Key facts
- **city**: Philadelphia
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $38/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 21.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.9%

## FAQ
### Is Philadelphia a deep talent market for tech/finance?
Deep healthcare, life sciences, legal, and academic talent — anchored by Penn, Temple, Drexel, and a deep network of hospital systems. Strong financial services concentration in asset management and insurance.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/philadelphia/talent-and-salaries), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.