Not sure what you should be earning? Start by doing your homework. Use the resources below to research typical salaries by job title, industry and location. These tools make it easier to understand your market value, even if you’re just starting out.
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Cost of Living Index
BROKEN LINK Calculate and compare the cost of living in cities across the world.
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MoneyGeek
Though there are some things in life you can’t negotiate — like your tax bracket or the inflation rate — your salary isn’t one of them. Negotiation is a standard part of the hiring process when you’re starting a new role. However, a 2020 Glassdoor study found that 59% of American employees did not negotiate their salary. And gender plays a role: of the one in 10 U.S. employees who negotiate and successfully get a raise, men are three times more successful than women.
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O*NET
The O*NET Program is the nation’s primary source of occupational information. O*NET information is used by millions of individuals every year to find the training and jobs they need.
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Roadrunner Career Navigator
Roadrunner Career Navigator gives you access to real graduate outcome data of 129,000+ UTSA alumni and millions of alumni across the country. This tool offers personalized, data-driven career guidance, helping you connect your major and personal traits to real opportunities.
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seekUT
This free, online tool and website presents data on actual earnings by major and institution alongside student debt and projected monthly repayment amounts for graduates from all UT System institutions.
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Texas Reality Check
It's never too early to start planning. Texas Reality Check will show you how much your living expenses will cost, and the amount of money you will need to earn to pay for them.
