How accurate is this salary calculator?

The benchmark data comes directly from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) and U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA disclosures — primary government sources covering millions of workers. Salary comparisons are as accurate as the underlying dataset for your occupation and state.

What does the percentile rank mean?

If you are at the 75th percentile, it means your salary is higher than 75% of workers in the same occupation and state. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint — half earn more, half earn less.

Does this calculator account for cost of living?

Not directly — it compares your salary to the raw market rate for your occupation and state. A high-paying state like California may have higher costs of living that offset the salary premium. Use our state comparison pages to explore cost-adjusted figures.

How often is the data updated?

BLS OES data is updated annually (typically released in April). H-1B LCA data is updated quarterly. We refresh our database with each new release.

Salary Calculator

See exactly where your salary stands vs. real market data from BLS OES and H-1B employer filings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this salary calculator?: The benchmark data comes directly from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) and U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA disclosures — primary government sources covering millions of workers. Salary comparisons are as accurate as the underlying dataset for your occupation and state.
What does the percentile rank mean?: If you are at the 75th percentile, it means your salary is higher than 75% of workers in the same occupation and state. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint — half earn more, half earn less.
Does this calculator account for cost of living?: Not directly — it compares your salary to the raw market rate for your occupation and state. A high-paying state like California may have higher costs of living that offset the salary premium. Use our state comparison pages to explore cost-adjusted figures.
How often is the data updated?: BLS OES data is updated annually (typically released in April). H-1B LCA data is updated quarterly. We refresh our database with each new release.

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