How to Figure Out Your Salary in Your Next Job

Do your online research

First, you need to get a sense of what people in your same position would make. This is not only limited to the same type of position but also your location. Then drill down by comparing the average compensation with your market worth. Once you have a ballpark for your market worth, you’ll 

Do your online research

be able to compare that with what the average salary for the position you’re vying for is.

Do your in-person research

On top of what the internet can tell you, it’s also important to get as full a picture as possible by talking to people within the and in the industry. Reaching out to people through your professional network or over social media can help you get more insight into whether you think the salary a company is offering is fair or not.

Decide if you’ll negotiate

If your market worth is higher than the salary you’re being offered (or even if it’s not higher!), this might be a time to consider negotiating. The bottom line is that you should be able to explain why you deserve a pay increase. Come prepared with the research and the right questions, and be confident.

Think about what other benefits matter to you

At the end of the day, salary is certainly an important factor in why we choose a job. But it’s one factor among many.  Think about the benefits outside of salary that you’ll get, too, when you’re making your ultimate valuation of a job.  

Ask and let the company reveal

One of the biggest mistakes we make as job seekers and employees is not asking direct questions to the hiring manager or HR person.  Be confident and ask for the salary range for a position or role. 

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