Can you earn $100k+ without a college degree?
Yes. Right now 18,152 of the 25,847 six-figure jobs on Six Figure Jobs (about 70%) either don't ask for a degree in the posting or accept equivalent experience instead. Every one publishes a salary of $100k or more (or the local equivalent).
How do you know a job does not require a degree?
We read each posting. A job is listed here when its description doesn't ask for a degree at all, or asks for one "or equivalent experience" (or says no degree is required). Jobs that ask for a degree with no alternative are left out. It is a reading of the posting text, so check the full description before you apply.
How do I compete against degree holders for $100k+ roles?
Show the work: a portfolio or GitHub profile, open source contributions, relevant certifications (for example in cloud platforms) and results you can point to, such as shipped projects or quota attainment. When a posting accepts equivalent experience, describe yours in the terms the posting uses.
Do all employers on Six Figure Jobs hire without degrees?
No. Many postings still ask for a degree, and those are not listed here. Some postings say a degree is "preferred" rather than required; it is usually worth applying to those if you meet the other requirements.