Lead Story
Salary Range Reports
See pay bands by role, level, and city before you ask.
SALARY NOTES DAILY
Pay Facts, Not Guesses
Read salary ranges, raise scripts, and benefits notes that make each pay talk simpler for job seekers, employees, and hiring teams.
FROM THE JOURNAL
Featured salary stories
See pay bands by role, level, and city before you ask.
Pay Mix
Offer Math
Benefits
Benefits That Count
01Template
01 Raise Request Kit
Use a short note before review week.
02Chart
02 Salary Chart
Compare pay by role and region in plain tables.
03Equity
03 Equity Notes
Learn vesting, dilution, and grant size with clear charts.
Template
Raise Ask Scripts
Template
Guide
Bonus and Equity Guide
Guide
TOPICS
Pay topics by type
Short lines you can say before you accept an offer.
TIPS
Negotiation Tips
Short lines you can say before you accept an offer.
GUIDE
Raise Request Letters
Simple templates for review season and hard talks.
GUIDE
Benefits Basics
Plain words for health, PTO, match, and leave.
TRENDS
Pay by City
See how location changes salary bands and offer room.
salary notes published
250+
salary notes published
avg read time
12 min
avg read time
roles covered
40+ jobs
roles covered
Community
Customer notes
Verified
“I used the range chart before my review and walked in with a much better ask.”
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Maya Chen
Product Manager, Northline Labs
Verified
“The raise letter was short, clear, and easy to send.”
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Jordan Ellis
Operations Lead, BrightPoint
Verified
“The bonus breakdown made my offer much easier to read.”
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Nina Patel
Software Engineer, Cedar Stack
SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight pay reads
Check base pay, bonus terms, equity, and start date before you sign.
Spotlight
Offer Letter Checklist
Check base pay, bonus terms, equity, and start date before you sign.
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04 Interview Pay Ask
A calm way to ask about range early.
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05 City Pay Map
Compare one role across major metros.
Guide
Pay Review Timeline
Know when to ask, wait, or push back.
05New
Bonus Plan Notes
Read goals, payout rules, and caps.
06Chart
Equity Grant Guide
See how shares, vesting, and cliffs work.
07Tip
PTO Value Guide
Simple math for paid time off and leave.
08For teams
Hiring Team Pay Notes
Use clean ranges and fair bands in offers.
Journal
From the journal
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Questions
Common salary questions
Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.
01What does Salary Notes cover?+
We write about salary ranges, raise asks, benefits, bonus plans, equity, and interview pay questions each week.
02Who is Salary Notes for?+
Job seekers, employees, and hiring teams use Salary Notes when they want plain pay advice before they act.
03Are the salary guides free?+
Yes. Most posts are free to read, with short charts, templates, and clear salary notes you can use right away.
04Do you cover bonuses and equity?+
Yes. We break down cash bonus rules, vesting, grant size, and common offer terms in plain words for quick checks.
05How often do you publish?+
New salary notes go live each day, with fresh guides and charts as pay data changes across roles and cities.
06Can hiring teams use this?+
Yes. Teams can use our range guides, offer notes, and pay talk tips when setting bands and hiring pay.
Get pay notes by email
One short email each day with salary ranges, raise tips, and new pay charts you can use before your next offer or review.