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Resources
For Researching Salary Information
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When it
comes to researching salary information, job seekers are often lost.
From too much information to no information, almost anything could
sideline your quest. The key is to review a number of reliable sources
and surveys, avoiding dependency on any one resource alone. We outline
here a few sources that could help you research salary information.
Print resources for researching average salary
Your local librarian is probably your best resort when it comes to
print resources. Most public libraries subscribe to a wide range of
salary surveys. In addition, print resources could include general
periodicals, newspapers, trade magazines, professional literature,
industry associations and organizations, Occupational Outlook, etc.
Online resources for researching average salary
General Information
Career Journal’s Salary Data and Hiring Trends
- A neat resource for researching average salary based on occupation
and location.
Salary.com - You can research salary
information using their salary wizard. Basic information is free;
there is a fee, however, if you would like to purchase a personalized
salary report.
SalaryExpert.com - Features a salary
calculator; basic information is free but you may have to pay for a
personal salary report.
Links to Salary Surveys
JobStar’s Salary Surveys - The folks
at JobStar have prepared an excellent page with links to
profession-specific salary surveys.
Riley Guide - Features an excellent
section “Salary Guides & Guidance.”
Government Resources
America’s Career InfoNet - A great
resource for salary and occupational trends. Also look at
Occupation Profile section.
Occupational Outlook - Excellent
resource; you can search your occupation to review earnings trends.
Wages by area and occupation - By
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Current Employment Hours and Earnings (National)
- By Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Current Employment Hours and Earnings (State)
- By Bureau of Labor Statistics.
National Compensation Survey -
Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; provides comprehensive
measures of occupational earnings, compensation cost trends, etc.
Employee Benefits Survey -
Comprehensive data on incidence and provisions of employee benefits
plans.
Other
resources
Expert (and insider) opinions of
recruiters and headhunters,
industry associations,
networking contacts, internal
employees, etc. can also be very helpful for researching salary
information.
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