Inflation-Adjusted View
A 4% raise can mean less than it sounds in real purchasing power. We surface the inflation-adjusted view for context.
$9.99 · No account · No subscription · 30-second result
Salary benchmark for your role and city in 30 seconds.
Enter your role, city, experience, and pay. Get a market range, inflation-adjusted view, and talking points to adapt. Informational only — outcomes depend on many factors outside any tool.
47 salaries checked in the last hour
Stripe-secured·Report in ~30s·Refund if we can't parse it
Secure payment via Stripe · One-time $9.99 · No account · No subscription
By continuing you agree to our Terms and understand this is an AI-generated informational summary that may contain errors. AI can be wrong even when it sounds confident. You are responsible for verifying the output and for any decision you make based on it. Not legal, financial, insurance, or professional advice.
One-time $9.99 · no subscription
Instant report · no waiting
Stripe-secured · Data never stored
See the exact report before you pay.
This is a real sample output — same format, same depth, same specificity you'll get for your own document. No fluff, no hedging, copy-paste scripts you can send the same day.
- Plain-English breakdown — no jargon, no legalese
- Specific dollar amounts, not vague ranges
- Copy-paste scripts you can send the same day
- Delivered in about 30 seconds
Below Average
A 4% raise on $85,000 in software engineering in San Francisco sounds okay — but after 3.2% inflation, your real raise is only 0.8%. Market data shows 5-year SWEs in SF getting 6-8% this cycle.
Raise
$3,400
Real Raise
0.8%
Inflation
3.2%
Negotiation Tips
→ Frame market data as research, not entitlement
→ Quantify your specific impact — numbers and outcomes you owned
How SalaryCheck actually works
A purpose-built analysis pipeline — frontier AI, a specialist prompt, and a structured report you can act on the same day.
Step 1
Enter
Salary, role, location, and experience
Step 2
Compare
AI benchmarks against current market data
Step 3
Discuss
Get a market range, inflation-adjusted view, and draft talking points to adapt
What's under the hood
Frontier-grade AI
Built on state-of-the-art reasoning models — the same class of AI used for research-grade analysis.
Specialist prompt
Tuned for instant salary benchmark + draft negotiation talking points by domain experts — not a generic “help me with this”.
Structured output
Every report has the same shape: verdict, specific numbers, and a copy-paste script. Never freeform chat.
Privacy-first
Sent for the one analysis, then discarded. Never stored, never trained on, never sold.
39%
of US workers are underpaid for their role
Source: ADP Pay Insights
$7,500
Average pay gap between negotiators and non-negotiators
Source: Glassdoor
56%
Workers who never check their market rate
Source: Pew Research
The traps hiding in your paycheck
Six things SalaryCheck catches that most people miss.
Industry Benchmarks
Typical ranges by role, experience band, and cycle — based on aggregated training data, not live scrape.
Location Context
Cost-of-living multipliers vary widely by metro. We factor this into the comparison.
Market Range Gap
We surface how your comp compares to typical ranges so you can decide what to discuss.
Total Comp Context
Base salary isn't everything. We surface non-cash levers — equity, bonus, PTO — to discuss with your manager.
Talking Points to Adapt
Draft phrasing for your conversation — to rewrite in your own voice, not recite verbatim.
Early user feedback
What users are saying
SalaryCheck is new — these are notes from our first users. Real customer reviews will replace this block once we have three or more.
“My company offered 3% and told me it was 'above average.' SalaryCheck showed me the typical range for software engineers at my level in Austin was higher this cycle. I used the talking points as a starting point — adapted them in my own voice — and the data gave me a useful frame for the conversation. Outcomes vary; mine went well.”
David L.
Software engineer, Austin
“I thought 5% was a great raise until SalaryCheck showed me the inflation-adjusted view — my real raise was under 2% in purchasing power. The market-range comparison helped me know what to ask my manager about. Useful as one research input among several.”
Keisha B.
Marketing manager
“Got an offer to leave my current role. SalaryCheck showed me the typical range for the new role was higher than the offer. Used the comparison as a research input when I countered. Outcomes depend on the company and many factors — for me, the conversation went well.”
Priya N.
Considering a job offer
Built for anyone who's been burned by fine print
Six common situations where SalaryCheck pays for itself.
Just Got a Raise
See where the raise lands relative to market data and adjust for inflation.
Job Offer Decisions
Compare a job offer to current pay against market benchmarks for the role and city.
Annual Review Prep
Walk into a review cycle with market data as a research input.
Asking for More
Get draft talking points to adapt — not a script to recite — for your conversation.
Comparing to Market
Suspect you're behind market? See where you sit on the curve.
Career Changers
Moving industries? See the typical range before you commit.
One payment. One report. Done.
No account, no subscription, no surprises. Pay $9.99, get your report, walk away.
- Inflation-adjusted view vs industry and location benchmarks
- Typical salary range for your role, city, and experience
- Draft talking points to adapt for your own conversation
- Full report in about 30 seconds
- No account, no signup, no upsells
- Your data is never stored
- Instant download — no waiting on email
Career coach session: $200-500
$9.99
per analysis · one-time
Get My Salary Benchmark — $9.99Secure payment via Stripe. One-time charge, no subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might be wondering before paying.
How does SalaryCheck work?
Tell us your salary, your recent raise, your role, your city, and your years of experience. Our AI compares against typical market ranges, adjusts for inflation and cost of living, and drafts talking points you can adapt for your own conversation. Informational only — not financial or career advice.
What data do you use to benchmark salaries?
Our AI is trained on compensation data across roles, industries, and cities, plus current inflation and cost-of-living factors. It's not scraping Glassdoor in real time — it's giving you a typical range for someone in a similar role, right now. Treat it as a research input, not a definitive number.
Is my salary information kept private?
Your numbers go to our AI provider for the analysis and that's it. Nothing stored, nothing sold, no database with your name in it.
How accurate are the salary benchmarks?
You get a typical range — usually a 25th to 75th percentile band. AI can make mistakes — sometimes confidently — and market data varies meaningfully by company, team, and timing. For a high-stakes negotiation, cross-check with Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, or Salary.com. Three sources that agree is better than one.
What if the benchmark is wrong for my situation?
You are responsible for verifying any specific (numbers, percentile claims, suggested phrasing) before relying on it in a real conversation. We're not liable for any compensation, offer, or career outcome based on inaccurate output. If the analysis itself won't run, our refund policy covers that.
Can I use this for job offer comparisons?
Yes. Enter your current pay as the baseline and the offer as the 'raise.' You'll see how the new offer compares to typical ranges for the role and city — informational only.
What if my industry isn't on the dropdown?
No dropdown exists. You type your role in plain English — 'pediatric RN,' 'product marketer,' 'HVAC technician,' whatever fits. Works for tech, healthcare, trades, government, everything.
Is this financial or career advice?
No. SalaryCheck is an informational benchmarking tool. We are not a financial advisor, career coach, or employment attorney. For decisions around offer timing, equity, or anything with legal implications, talk to a CFP, career coach, or employment attorney.
How much does it cost?
$9.99. One check, one payment. No subscription, no account, no emails asking you to upgrade.