About SalaryCheck.us

Our Mission

At SalaryCheck.us, we believe every professional deserves to know their true market value. Our mission is to democratize access to reliable salary information, empowering workers to make informed career decisions and negotiate fair compensation.

We leverage official government data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide accurate, unbiased salary comparisons that help bridge the information gap between employers and employees.

Why We Built This Tool

Salary transparency has been a persistent challenge in the professional world. Many employees work for years without knowing if they're being compensated fairly for their skills and experience.

We created SalaryCheck.us to solve this problem by providing:

• Government-backed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Experience-level analysis for accurate comparisons
• Location-based insights accounting for regional differences
• Free access to professional salary information

Our Data Sources

We exclusively use official government data to ensure accuracy and reliability:

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Primary source for salary data
• Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) - Detailed wage information
• Current Population Survey (CPS) - Employment and earnings data
• American Community Survey (ACS) - Demographic and economic data

This government data represents real wages paid to employees across industries and is updated annually to reflect current market conditions.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Accuracy - Using only verified government data sources
• Transparency - Clear methodology and data sourcing
• Privacy - Protecting user information and maintaining confidentiality
• Accessibility - Keeping our tool free and easy to use
• Continuous Improvement - Regular updates and feature enhancements

How We Help

SalaryCheck.us helps professionals in multiple ways:

• Salary Negotiation - Arm yourself with objective data for compensation discussions
• Career Planning - Understand earning potential across experience levels
• Job Search - Evaluate offers against market standards
• Performance Reviews - Support requests for raises with market data
• Career Transitions - Compare salaries across different roles and industries

Why Salary Transparency Matters

Salary transparency is crucial for creating equitable workplaces and empowering professionals to make informed career decisions. Research shows that when salary information is openly available, pay gaps decrease, employee satisfaction increases, and organizations attract better talent.

Our platform addresses the information asymmetry that has long existed between employers and employees. By providing access to comprehensive salary data, we help level the playing field and ensure that compensation discussions are based on factual market data rather than guesswork or outdated information.

Studies indicate that professionals who have access to salary benchmarking data are 23% more likely to negotiate successfully and 31% more satisfied with their compensation packages. This knowledge empowers workers to advocate for themselves effectively and make strategic career moves.

Our Data Sources and Methodology

SalaryCheck.us aggregates data from multiple authoritative sources to provide the most comprehensive and accurate salary information available. Our primary data sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which conducts extensive surveys and maintains detailed occupational employment statistics.

We also incorporate data from state labor departments, industry associations, and verified salary surveys to ensure our information reflects current market conditions. Our algorithms account for factors such as geographic location, industry sector, company size, experience level, and educational background to provide personalized salary estimates.

All data is regularly updated and validated through multiple verification processes. We employ statistical models that account for regional cost of living differences, industry-specific compensation trends, and seasonal variations in hiring patterns to deliver the most accurate salary projections possible.

Privacy and Data Security

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. Our platform is designed with privacy-by-design principles, ensuring that your salary searches and personal data remain confidential and secure.

We use industry-standard encryption protocols to protect data transmission and storage. Our servers are hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant infrastructure with regular security audits and monitoring. We never sell or share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent.

All salary comparisons are performed using anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be traced back to individual users. We comply with all applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA, and provide users with full control over their data through our comprehensive privacy policy.

Contact Us

We value your feedback and are continuously working to improve our service. If you have questions, suggestions, or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our team of compensation analysts and data scientists is here to help you navigate your career journey.

Email: hello@salarycheck.us

Support: Contact Form

We typically respond to inquiries within 24 hours during business days.