Salary Comparison Tool
Put two roles side by side, or the same role in two cities, and see the full wage gap: at entry level, at the median, and at the top of the range.
Comparisons made on medians alone hide the interesting part. A role can pay similarly at the midpoint but diverge sharply at the top, and a city premium at entry level often narrows for senior staff. Seeing both distributions together is what tells you whether a relocation, a level change or a market adjustment actually pencils out.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Metro comparisons use BLS metro-level estimates where published, and geographic adjustment elsewhere. Free to use, no account required.
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Side-by-side wage comparison across roles or geographies
Common questions
How do I compare salaries between two cities?
Compare the full wage distribution rather than the median alone, because city premiums often differ at entry level versus senior level. This tool shows both distributions side by side using BLS OEWS metro data.
Can I compare two different job titles?
Yes. Select any two of the 770+ occupations in the BLS classification and the tool shows both wage distributions with the gap at each percentile.
Where does the comparison data come from?
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 vintage, based on employer reporting from 1.1 million establishments.