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4.1%
avg. annual raise (job stay)
14%+
avg. raise (job switch)
$59K
median US salary
All career tools (6)
Job offer comparison
Compare two offers including commute, benefits, and PTO.
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Is grad school worth it?
True cost including lost income vs. the salary bump.
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Self-employed vs. W-2
Real take-home as a freelancer vs. an employee.
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Salary negotiation ROI
The lifetime cost of not negotiating your offer.
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Side hustle viability
Hours per week needed to hit your income goal.
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Childcare vs. second income
Does the second salary net positive after childcare?
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2026 career snapshot
4.1%
avg. annual raise (job stay)
14%+
avg. raise (job switch)
$59K
median US salary
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