Question 1

Am I being paid what I'm worth?

Accepted Answer

The only way to know is to compare your salary against what employers actually pay for your specific role, location, and experience level. SalaryVerdict uses official government wage data to give you an instant market-rate benchmark. If you're below the 35th percentile for your role and city, there's a strong case you're underpaid.

Question 2

What is a good salary for my role?

Accepted Answer

A competitive salary depends on your role, city, and years of experience. A mid-level Software Engineer in London earns around £75,000–£90,000; the same role in Berlin pays around €65,000–€78,000. Use the tool above to get the specific range for your exact situation — selecting your role, location, and experience level gives you a personalised market-rate estimate.

Question 3

How do I know if I can negotiate a higher salary?

Accepted Answer

You're in a strong position to negotiate if you're earning below the median for your role and location. The best leverage comes from knowing your exact percentile — not just a vague sense that you might be underpaid. SalaryVerdict shows you your percentile instantly, and if you're below the 40th percentile, you have clear data to bring to a salary conversation.

Question 4

How accurate are the salary estimates on SalaryVerdict?

Accepted Answer

Benchmarks are derived from official national statistics: ONS ASHE (UK), BLS OEWS (US), Eurostat SES (EU), Destatis (Germany), INE (Spain/Portugal), SCB (Sweden), BFS (Switzerland), and Statistics Canada. Where official data has gaps for specific city-role combinations, we apply location multipliers calibrated from those same datasets. All figures represent gross annual base salary — bonuses and equity are excluded.

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