Salary Checker — Am I Being Paid Fairly for My Role?

Check if your salary matches market rates for your role and experience

Quick Answer

54% of employees are paid below the market median for their role and location according to compensation data. The pay gap between the 25th and 75th percentile for the same role in the same city can exceed 40%. Knowing your market rate is the first step — employees who negotiate earn an average of $5,000 more annually than those who accept initial offers.

A salary checker compares your current compensation against market rate data for your specific job title, experience level and geographic location. This tool uses BLS 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics covering 80+ job titles across all 50 US states to show whether your salary is below, at or above market rate.

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⚠️ Salary estimates are educational approximations based on national data. Actual salaries vary by company, industry and individual performance. Sources: BLS, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Market salary data comes from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, employer salary surveys, and self-reported compensation databases. This tool uses aggregated national median data by job title and experience level.

The 25th percentile means 25 percent of people in that role earn less than that amount. The 75th percentile means 75 percent earn less. Your target negotiation range is typically between the median and 75th percentile.

Compare your current salary to market median for your role, experience level, industry, and geography. If you are below the 25th percentile you are likely underpaid. Cost of living varies significantly by city — $70,000 in Austin differs greatly from $70,000 in San Francisco.

Check annually at minimum before your review cycle so you have data to support a negotiation. Also check when you receive a job offer, after a promotion, or if you take on significantly more responsibility.