💰 Salary Benchmarks
Know your market rate before you negotiate. Data updated quarterly.
- Anchor to the midpoint — it's what employers expect a well-qualified candidate to request.
- If you have 80%+ of the requirements, target the top 25% of the range.
- Never give a number first — ask what budget they have for the role.
- Include total comp (bonus, equity, benefits) when comparing offers.
What this tool does
By role and level
Ranges split by seniority, because "engineer" covers a very wide pay band.
By country
Local ranges rather than one global average that fits nobody.
A range, not a number
Shows the spread, so you can see where an offer sits rather than whether it beats a single figure.
Before you answer
Most negotiations are decided by the first number said out loud. This is for the moment before that.
How it works
- Choose your role family, seniority level and country.
- See the typical range for that level, from the lower to the upper end.
- Use it to set your expected salary before an application form or interviewer asks for a number.
Questions people ask
Where does the data come from?
Published salary data aggregated by role family, level and country. It is a guide to the market, not a quote for a specific job.
What if my role is not listed?
Pick the closest role family. Pay bands track responsibility more than job titles, which vary between companies.
Should I say a number first?
If you have to, give a range anchored at the top of the market for your level, and say what it is based on.
Is it free?
Yes, with a free account.
How do I answer "expected salary" in Malaysia?
Give a monthly range in ringgit, based on the market range for your level, and say it is negotiable. If you are asked about your current package, mention allowances and bonuses as well as basic pay.
Should I accept the first offer?
Not automatically. If it is below the range for your level, it is reasonable to ask politely whether there is room to move, and to explain why with your experience and results.
Keep going
Career guides
- How to Make Your Resume ATS-Friendly: A Guide for Malaysian Job Seekers
- How ATS Software Reads Your Resume: The ATS-Friendly Resume Guide
Free tools
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- Keyword checkerCompare your resume with a job ad
- Skill gap checkWhat a job asks for that your resume misses
- Bullet rewriterTurn duties into results