levels.fyi

What you can find there

• Salaries by company, title, level and location, broken into base salary, stock and bonus
• Level mappings that show how one company's levels correspond to another's
• Internship pay in a dedicated section
• Verified salaries in a separate section for authenticated submissions
• H-1B and US visa salary data drawn from public filings
• Company benefits

Browsing is free. The site also sells negotiation coaching and resume reviews. You can contribute your own salary, benefits or level mapping.

Why the level mapping is the most valuable part

Titles mean little across companies. A "senior engineer" at one employer can correspond to a different band, scope and pay at another, and candidates sometimes accept a level that looks like a promotion but is not. The mapping is what makes offers comparable, and it helps you ask for the right level in the first place.

How to read the data carefully

• It is largely self-reported, which tends to skew towards larger employers and higher earners.
• Use medians, not the top of the range.
• Filter to your location. Pay varies hugely between cities and countries.
• Look at the date. Data from a hot market year may not reflect today.
• Treat it as a well-informed estimate, not a quote.

Using it from Pakistan

Coverage is strongest for large tech companies in the US, Europe and India. For Pakistan, data points are fewer and concentrated at larger employers and remote roles. It is most useful for:

• Remote roles with international companies, where you can compare offers with the company's other locations
• Understanding levels before interviewing with a multinational
• Checking whether an international offer is fair for its level

For local companies, talk to people in similar roles and check local salary surveys and communities as well.

How to use it in a negotiation

1. Find the level you are being offered and its equivalent at comparable companies.
2. Note the median and range for that level in your location.
3. Decide your target and the reasons for it before the recruiter call.
4. Refer to market data in general terms ("based on market data for this level in this location") rather than quoting a single entry.

Common questions

Is it free? Browsing salary data is free. Coaching and reviews are paid.

Is the data accurate? It is broadly reliable for large companies with many entries, less so for small companies or unusual roles.

Should I share my salary? Adding your data anonymously helps others and improves coverage for your region.

Best for: anyone with an offer, anyone about to name a number, and anyone checking whether their current pay is fair.