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๐Ÿ’ผ SALARY SENSEI

Know your worth before your next negotiation

YOUR SALARY RANGE
MARKET POWER LEVEL
SAGE'S NEGOTIATION TIPS ๐Ÿฑ

HOW SALARY SENSEI WORKS

Salary Sensei helps you understand your market value by estimating salary ranges based on your role, experience level, and location. Use it before a job interview, a raise conversation, or a career change.

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ENTER YOUR ROLE & EXPERIENCE

Type your job title and select your experience level. The more specific your title (e.g. 'Senior Frontend Engineer' vs 'Developer'), the more accurate the estimate.

02

CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION

Salary ranges vary dramatically by city and country. Select your location to adjust the estimate for local market conditions and cost of living.

03

SEE YOUR RANGE

The tool shows a low, mid, and high range for your role. The midpoint reflects typical compensation; the high end reflects senior candidates at top-paying companies.

04

UNDERSTAND THE COMPONENTS

Total compensation often includes base salary, annual bonus, and equity (for tech roles). Salary Sensei breaks down the components so you can negotiate each one separately.

05

USE IT IN NEGOTIATIONS

Knowing your market rate gives you a specific, defensible number to anchor salary negotiations. 'The market rate for this role in this city is X' is a much stronger position than 'I'd like more money.'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where does the salary data come from?

Estimates are based on aggregated data from public sources including Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, LinkedIn Salary, and Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys. Data is updated periodically.

Why is there a range instead of a single number?

Salaries vary within any role based on company size, industry, specific skills, negotiation, and individual performance. The range reflects this natural variation.

Should I share my current salary in negotiations?

In many US states it's illegal for employers to ask your current salary. Best practice is to anchor to market rate ('I'm targeting X, which is in line with market rate for this role') rather than disclosing what you currently earn.

How accurate are these estimates?

These are ballpark estimates based on aggregated public data. For the most accurate figures, supplement with recent data from Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary, or industry-specific salary surveys.