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US Salary explorer from job postings

US Salary explorer from job postings

by sp1982·May 14, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidSolve My ProblemNiche Gem

Cost-of-living adjusted salary data beats raw numbers from Levels.fyi.

Strengths
  • •400k sample size provides statistically significant P25/P95 ranges.
  • •BEA price data integration adjusts nominal salaries to local purchasing power.
  • •Granular filtering by state, metro area, and specific job categories.
Weaknesses
  • •Relies entirely on employer-posted ranges which often have wide, meaningless spreads.
  • •UI feels like a static dashboard rather than an interactive exploration tool.
Category
Data
Target Audience

Job seekers, recruiters, and career counselors

Similar To

Levels.fyi · Glassdoor · Payscale

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