Quick Reference: Market Data Dos and Don'ts
Recall practical rules for discussing market data as a compensation signal.
They say: This job posting proves I am underpaid. This job posting proves I am underpaid. Your line It may be a real signal. Before we draw a conclusion, we need to match level, geography, company type, and whether the range is base salary or total compensation. Do not argue that postings are inflated before checking the match. It treats the data seriously while preserving compensation rigor. One source vs triangulated market view Market data is stronger when several comparable sources point in the same direction. What are the five checks before using external salary data? Role, level, geography, industry…
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