Match the role
Compare job level, responsibilities, required skills, industry and location.
Learn more ↗SALARY RESEARCHKnow your value.
Know your value.
Prepare the conversation.
Research compensation using current, role-specific information. Compare the full package, local market and responsibilities before forming expectations.
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Research before negotiating
Salary varies by location, experience, employer, industry and job scope. This guide offers a method, not a guaranteed salary figure.
A practical method
All resources →Build a reliable salary picture
Use multiple current sources and compare like-for-like roles instead of relying on a single number.
Compare credible sources
Review recent job postings, reputable salary surveys and public data where available.
Learn more ↗Review total compensation
Consider fixed pay, variable pay, benefits, leave, working hours and other written terms.
Learn more ↗Prepare a range
Set a researched target and a considered minimum based on your circumstances.
Learn more ↗Salary research worksheet
Compare like for like
| Factor | What to compare | Notes to record |
|---|---|---|
| Role scope | Title, seniority, responsibilities | Match the work, not just the title |
| Location | City, remote/hybrid, travel | Cost and local market can differ |
| Market sources | Recent postings and credible surveys | Record source and date |
| Compensation | Fixed, variable, benefits and leave | Ask how variable pay is calculated |
| Personal range | Target and minimum acceptable terms | Consider expenses and alternatives |
Conversation framework
Discuss compensation professionally
- Ask for the approved range when appropriate.
- Explain your expectation using role scope and current market evidence.
- Consider the complete written package, not only headline pay.
- Clarify variable components, probation terms, review cycles and benefits.
- Request written terms and take time to review before accepting.
This is general career information, not financial, tax or legal advice. Compensation information changes over time and should be independently verified.
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Negotiate with evidence, not guesswork.
Document your sources, understand the full offer and request written terms.