Compensation Common Sense
Know your pay.
Know your path.
Straight answers about what your job typically pays where you live, what other careers pay, and what it takes to get there — explained in everyday language.
How it works
Four simple steps, in plain language.
Tell us your job and ZIP
Type your title the way you'd say it. We'll suggest the closest official job titles and explain why each may fit.
See the market range
Typical market pay for your area, with state and national benchmarks — and exactly where the numbers come from.
Pick a job you're aiming for
Compare pay, education, and requirements side by side.
Close the gap
The Common Sense Zone shows what you already have, what you're missing, what matters most, and practical ways to get there.
The Common Sense Zone
Your personal gap check between the job you have and the job you want.
Step 1 of 4
What You Already Have
Skills and experience that carry over.
Step 2 of 4
What You're Missing
Gaps in skills, credentials, or experience.
Step 3 of 4
What Matters Most
Gaps ranked by how much they matter for getting and doing the job.
Step 4 of 4
How to Close the Gap
Volunteer work, stretch assignments, mentoring, side projects, and more — matched to your gaps.