Free Salary Calculator

Enter your job title, city, and experience level to instantly see if you're being paid fairly — and what you could negotiate.

How to Use This Salary Calculator

Select your job title from the dropdown, choose your city, and pick your experience level (entry, mid, or senior). The calculator instantly shows your estimated market salary range, median pay, and how your city compares to the national average.

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

Use the 75th percentile figure as your target negotiation number. Come prepared with data: print or screenshot this calculator result, show it to your employer, and frame your ask as aligning with market rate rather than a personal demand. This approach works because it's objective.

Why Salaries Differ by City

Cost of living, employer density, and talent competition all drive local pay differences. San Francisco and New York pay 40–60% above the national median for tech roles because competition for engineers is intense. Conversely, cities like Memphis or Albuquerque pay below average due to lower living costs and fewer large tech employers.