Job Search Intelligence- Salary Calculator user guide

This salary calculator will enable you to perform a salary comparison for the occupation and region in which you are seeking employment. To conduct a salary search, enter the information requested from the drop down menus in the salary calculator, and the program will reference your input information against the salary values in our databases. The salary calculator will then provide you with a range of salaries for you to compare, and a recommended salary value which is based upon your input data.

The salary calculator will also enable you to perform a salary comparison for occupations which are similar to your original selection, and to perform a salary search in other geographic regions.

The salary calculator will assist you in your salary search by providing you with the following information:

The salary calculator provides the entry level salary for each occupation.
The salary calculator provides the highest salary paid for each occupation.
The salary calculator provides the median (middle) salary value paid within a range for each occupation.
The salary calculator also provides a recommended salary for you, the user of this program. This salary value will enable you to make a salary comparison for your existing job, or use the salary value as a basis for salary negotiation for a new job.
The salary calculator will also provide you with the number of persons employed in the occupation and region you have selected. This figure can be used to estimate demand for the occupation you have selected.

In order to derive the greatest benefit from this job seekers salary calculator, enter information which accurately represents your employment profile. Proper career planning is based upon accurate information. The salary calculator can only be beneficial to your salary comparison and salary search if the information which is input into the program is accurate.

Compare the salaries paid in similar occupations to the one you have selected. The salary calculator can recalculate a salary search for a new occupation with a single click. This information will broaden your perspective of the labor market. You can also use the salary calculator to compare salaries in alternative regions. This salary comparison feature will best region in which to begin your salary search.