How accurate and credible are the online salary survey data?

Question

the salary i have been offered is way below the range that the several salary survey sites have suggested. Can i use the survey sites as leverage to negotiate a higher salary?

Answer 1

You can try - but you always need to be cautious when negotiating. And remember - it varies a LOT on location. (Talk to a temp agency to get a solid feel for what you should be earning.)

Also, it varies if you have special skills, a long work history, etc.

If you can show a company what you bring to them, that will help!

Best of luck!