Salary Calculator
Real salary ranges by job title, city, and experience. Know what you should earn.
Popular Roles
Popular States
Your Estimate
$168,000
25th Percentile
$132,000
75th Percentile
$215,000
Est. Take-Home
$92,484/yr
What Is a Salary Calculator?
A salary calculator helps professionals understand compensation benchmarks for their role, experience level, and location. Rather than guessing what to ask for in a negotiation — or accepting whatever a company offers — you can use data to advocate for fair pay.
Salaries for the same job title can vary by $50,000 or more depending on the city. A software engineer in San Francisco earns 35–40% more than one in Austin — but the cost of living difference may reduce or eliminate that advantage. Understanding both gross salary and purchasing power is essential for making informed career decisions.
Our calculator draws from multiple salary data sources and segments results by percentile (entry, median, senior) so you can see where you fall relative to the market.
Salary Ranges by Role
| Role | Entry | Median | Senior | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $115,000 | $168,000 | $240,000 | California |
| Software Engineer | $108,000 | $158,000 | $226,000 | New York |
| Frontend Developer | $98,000 | $148,000 | $215,000 | California |
| Frontend Developer | $92,000 | $139,000 | $202,000 | New York |
| Backend Developer | $105,000 | $155,000 | $228,000 | California |
| Backend Developer | $99,000 | $146,000 | $214,000 | New York |
| Full Stack Developer | $100,000 | $152,000 | $222,000 | California |
| Full Stack Developer | $94,000 | $143,000 | $209,000 | New York |
| Product Manager | $118,000 | $175,000 | $260,000 | California |
| Product Manager | $111,000 | $165,000 | $244,000 | New York |
| UX Designer | $92,000 | $138,000 | $205,000 | California |
| UX Designer | $86,000 | $130,000 | $193,000 | New York |
| Data Scientist | $110,000 | $162,000 | $235,000 | California |
| Data Scientist | $103,000 | $152,000 | $221,000 | New York |
| Data Analyst | $68,000 | $108,000 | $165,000 | California |
| Data Analyst | $64,000 | $102,000 | $155,000 | New York |
| Data Engineer | $108,000 | $158,000 | $230,000 | California |
| Data Engineer | $102,000 | $149,000 | $216,000 | New York |
| DevOps Engineer | $108,000 | $158,000 | $228,000 | California |
| DevOps Engineer | $102,000 | $149,000 | $214,000 | New York |
| Cloud Engineer | $112,000 | $162,000 | $235,000 | California |
| Cloud Engineer | $105,000 | $152,000 | $221,000 | New York |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $85,000 | $130,000 | $198,000 | California |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $80,000 | $122,000 | $186,000 | New York |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $120,000 | $172,000 | $248,000 | California |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $113,000 | $162,000 | $233,000 | New York |
| Engineering Manager | $148,000 | $198,000 | $295,000 | California |
| Engineering Manager | $139,000 | $186,000 | $277,000 | New York |
| Product Designer | $95,000 | $145,000 | $215,000 | California |
| Product Designer | $89,000 | $136,000 | $202,000 | New York |
| Marketing Manager | $82,000 | $128,000 | $195,000 | California |
| Marketing Manager | $77,000 | $120,000 | $183,000 | New York |
| Sales Manager | $85,000 | $135,000 | $210,000 | California |
| Sales Manager | $80,000 | $127,000 | $197,000 | New York |
| Accountant | $62,000 | $98,000 | $155,000 | California |
| Accountant | $58,000 | $92,000 | $146,000 | New York |
| Financial Analyst | $72,000 | $112,000 | $172,000 | California |
| Financial Analyst | $68,000 | $105,000 | $162,000 | New York |
| Registered Nurse | $75,000 | $118,000 | $172,000 | California |
| Registered Nurse | $71,000 | $111,000 | $162,000 | New York |
| Physician Assistant | $105,000 | $142,000 | $195,000 | California |
| Physician Assistant | $99,000 | $133,000 | $183,000 | New York |
How to Use Salary Data in Negotiations
Anchor to the 75th percentile
Start negotiations at or above the 75th percentile if your experience and skills support it. This gives you room to land at the median while appearing flexible.
Account for total compensation
Base salary is just one component. Equity, bonuses, 401k matching, health benefits, and remote work flexibility can add 20–50% to your effective compensation.
Use multiple data sources
Cross-reference this tool with Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, LinkedIn Salary, and Blind to get a complete picture of what companies in your target market are paying.
Adjust for cost of living
A $180,000 salary in San Francisco has less purchasing power than $140,000 in Austin. Use cost-of-living indices to compare real compensation across cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this salary data?
Our data is aggregated from multiple public sources including BLS occupational surveys, self-reported compensation data, job posting databases, and industry salary reports. Ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile for each role and location.
Why do salaries vary so much by location?
Cost of living, local talent market supply and demand, and state income tax rates all affect salary levels. California and New York typically offer 20–35% higher salaries than the national median, but cost of living adjustments often reduce the real-dollar advantage.
How often is the salary data updated?
Salary data is reviewed quarterly and updated based on new survey data, major hiring trends, and economic indicators. Tech sector salaries in particular can shift significantly within a single year.
Should I negotiate based on these numbers?
Yes — use this data as a starting baseline. Also research company-specific compensation on sites like Glassdoor and Levels.fyi. Come to negotiations with a range rather than a single number, and anchor to the 75th percentile or higher if your experience justifies it.
Does this include equity and bonuses?
The figures shown are base salary only. Total compensation including equity, bonuses, and benefits can be 20–100% higher at larger companies — especially in tech. Always ask about total compensation, not just base salary.