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Why research salary information?
- Learning about the average salary for your career areas of interest will help you:
- Understand the similarities and differences in salary for similar jobs in different industry areas, company size and geographic locations
- Learn the difference between basic salary and additional benefits employers offer such as (health insurance, vacation time, education funds, etc.)
- Determine which careers will help you support your financial needs
- Answer the salary question in an interview
- Negotiate a starting salary during a job offer
- Narrow down your career choices
