RESEARCHING SALARY RANGES

A good researcher uses several sources for information, gathering a lot of data and then analyzing that data. Knowing the base salary is the foundation of salary negotiations, but remember, it is only part of the total compensation package.

Links to on-line salary surveys:

Jobstar
This Web site is California based and offers over 300 salary surveys, including profession-specific surveys. Jobstar is one of the best-if not the best-places to get up-to-date salary information

Career Journal from The Wall Street Journal

This Web site includes salary data and articles by industry and job function. From the home page, click Salary and Profiles

Wageweb
At this site you will find over 160 benchmark positions with compensation data.

2001 Occupational Outlook Report
Here you will find wages for local occupations, as well as the San Diego County 2001 Occupational Outlook Report and appendix.

Employment Development Department: Labor Market Information
This site lists 1998 San Diego wage tables for many occupations.

Salary Negotiations
This Web site is from Jack Chapman, author of "How to Make $1000 a Minute: Negotiating Your Salary," a national best-seller on salary negotiations.

Occupational Outlook Handbook by the U.S. Department of Labor
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which includes salary information. Type your job title in the search box located at the top of the page.