Salary Resources
Salary Info
Discover more information about specific career opportunities and the salary ranges earned by people in those careers:
In-House Surveys
Conducted one year after graduation, these surveys summarize data related to the status of the respective SJSU Graduating classes. Complete reports are available in the Career Center.
General Salary Links
- Jobweb - Salary and job market information from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), including an article on salary offers for recent grads.
- California Wage Data
Get information straight from California's Employment Development Department.
- JobStar.com
Find links to a myriad of salary ranges categorized by location, gender, and company size.
- WAGEWEB
Explore over 150 links to salary information in various categories.
- America's Career Info Net
Search for information on wages and trends.
- Salary.com
Get a range of high, median, and low salaries for various jobs by inputting an industry, an occupation, and a Zip code.
- Occupational Employment Statistics
Browse by metropolitan area, state, and national statistics compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- California Reality Check - Provides useful budgeting tools to help you estimate your living expenses and salary needs.
Tips on Salaries for those Relocating
Negotiating Your Salary
- The Riley Guide
Look for the evaluating and negotiating job offers link.
- WetFeet
Find several articles about negotiating salaries on the state-based site.
- CollegeGrad.com
Visit this excellent site to learn more about savvy negotiation.