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Salary Comparison Tool

Compare salaries by job role and city side-by-side! COL-adjusted pay, hourly rates, and shareable results. Perfect for comparing offers with friends or planning a move.

Select Job Role

Mid-level salary data across major cities. Add your own salary for a personalized comparison.

Add Cities to Compare (up to 3)

Add Your Own Salary

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Select 2–3 cities above to compare Data Scientist salaries side-by-side

💡 Salary Comparison Tips:

  • Compare COL-adjusted salaries, not just base pay — a higher salary in an expensive city may buy less
  • Add your actual offer to see how it stacks up against market rates
  • Factor in state/local taxes, which vary significantly between cities
  • Consider total compensation: bonuses, equity, and benefits can add 20–40% to base salary
  • Share your comparison with friends or coworkers considering a move

Features

🏙️ Multi-City Comparison

Compare up to 3 cities side-by-side for any job role. See base salary, monthly pay, and hourly rates at a glance.

📊 COL-Adjusted Salaries

Cost-of-living adjusted salaries show what your pay actually buys in each city. A $150K salary in Austin may go further than $180K in San Francisco.

💼 8+ Job Roles

Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Product Manager, Registered Nurse, Marketing Manager, Teacher, Financial Analyst, and UX Designer across major US and international cities.

✏️ Add Your Own Salary

Enter your actual offer or current salary to see how it compares against market rates in other cities.

📱 Shareable Results

One-click share with friends, coworkers, or on social media. Copy comparison tables to paste into Slack or email.

🔒 100% Private

All calculations happen in your browser. Your salary data never leaves your device.

How to Use the Salary Comparison Tool

1

Select your job role from the dropdown (e.g., Software Engineer, Nurse, Teacher)

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Click cities to add them to your comparison (up to 3 at a time)

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Review base salary, COL-adjusted salary, and hourly rate for each city

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Add your own salary offer for a personalized comparison

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Share results with friends considering the same move or role

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a COL-adjusted salary?

A cost-of-living adjusted salary normalizes pay across cities. If San Francisco has a COL index of 180 and Austin is 105, a $130K salary in Austin (COL-adjusted: ~$124K) may provide similar purchasing power to $185K in San Francisco (COL-adjusted: ~$103K).

Where does the salary data come from?

Salary figures are based on aggregated market data for mid-level professionals. They represent typical ranges and should be used as a starting point — always verify with current job postings and offers.

Can I compare my actual job offer?

Yes! Use the "Add Your Own Salary" section to enter your offer amount and city. It will appear alongside market data for direct comparison.

Does this include bonuses and equity?

The tool shows base salary only. Total compensation including bonuses, RSUs, and benefits can be 20–40% higher than base, especially in tech roles.

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