We regularly get asked by both candidates and employers what salary is relevant for a particular type of position. Unfortunately there is no quick and easy answer! Salaries differ between industries, depend highly on the company size, will differ between cities, are related to a person’s exact qualification and number of years’ experience, among many other factors. So it becomes apparent that because salaries can vary widely for a particular job title, it is very difficult to advise on an exact salary range for a particular position. There are a number of companies which have dedicated remuneration assessment divisions which carry out evaluations and advise on salaries for staff at various levels. Deloitte for instance offer many such services including salary benchmarking. If you want a formal salary review and industry salary information it is highly advisable to engage the services of a remuneration specialist in order to ensure you get the right information. A useful website is www.payscale.com where you can do a salary survey to see what other people in the same industry with the same qualification earn. Please note that this will only give you an indication as their information is based on what other people have inputted into the site.
Best of luck with your job search and salary negotiations, from the SciStaff Team.
