Fearless Salary Negotiation

Chapter 2. How to estimate your market value

Learn more about estimating your market value

Key concepts to help you estimate the market value of your skillset and experience in your industry.

What is your market value?

A simple three-phase approach to estimate the market value of your skillset and experience in your industry, and for a particular company. Read more

Use online research to estimate your market value in your industry

Estimate your market value by starting with a broad estimate of the market value for your skillset and experience in your industry. Read more

Adjust your market value estimate for your specific geographic region

Refine your estimate of your industry-wide market value by accounting for what similar people are paid for similar jobs in your geographic region. Read more

Refine your market value estimate for a specific company

Refine your regional market value estimate to determine the market value for your skillset and experience at a particular company. Read more

“What should my salary be?”

Here's how to estimate the market value of your skillset and experience using industry-wide, regional, and company-specific data. Read more