Salaries in HR

I accepted a 105K HR Manager role in Austin last year, but after factoring in cost of living, it feels no different from the 82K I earned in Cleveland. It really highlights how base salary alone does … more

Why are companies only required to post to the top 3rd in the salary range?

I thought with the salary transparency laws the full comp range needs to be posted?

This was a hot topic on LinkedIn and I was… more

I'm curious about the challenges you face when trying to standardize wage structures across different departments. In my organization, I've noticed that what works for one team doesn't nec… more

How much do you weigh your benefits offerings on your total compensation compared to your actual base salary?

Would you be willing to take a lower salary if you recieved more of a health insurance contribution an… more

During an interview today I started to sense the compensation range would not match what I am targeting. I considered ending the conversation early but also wanted to stay professional and respectful … more

I have a practice where if there’s a deduction from an employee's wages, I make sure to break it down and explain it clearly to them. It also gets checked by management for transparency. However, … more

Who do you discuss your salary with? I refuse to tell the people I work with what I earn, and my family acts like I'm all shady and weird because I never want to tell them what I'm earning eit… more

Does anyone know how the salary structures at META and Amazon work?

My friend just received an offer and told me they offer their candidates salaries for roles based on years of experience. So, if a wide range is … more

One thing that weighs on me as a recruiter is seeing candidates set their expectations lower than the role’s approved range. I recently worked on a position budgeted up to $195k, and a candidate asked… more

I was told that when screening potential candidates, I need to be looking for young, hungry people who aren't in it for the money. Have you ever had one of these, sir, this is a Wendy's moment… more

Can there be a good reason to accept less salary during negotiation? A colleague once had the option of taking more stock or a higher paycheck and went with the stock. I’m wondering if that strategy u… more

I'm thinking about dipping my toe into investments. Has anyone tried Acorns? Is that a good place to start?

What did you earn at your first HR job? My first job was as a part time HR Assistant, and I made $11.25 an hour. This was in 2013, so I thought I had made it.

Have you implemented any strategies for conducting regular wage reviews, and what outcomes have you seen from these practices? I've been wanting to establish a routine to ensure our compensation s… more

How does your org reply to employee feedback about compensation being too low and bonuses only being given at certain levels within the organization?

There has been a lot of feedback around this consistently, but… more

I completed three interview rounds for a Senior HR role and things looked positive throughout. When I finally mentioned a $150k base expectation, communication from the recruiter stopped. The job list… more

I'm curious about how employee feedback fits into your wage-setting process. I've been trying to collect input from my team during performance reviews, but getting honest feedback can be tough… more

What's more depressing right now, your salary or the economy? Because I've finally clawed my way to a $100,000 salary, and $100,000 isn't worth much anymore.

What benchmarks or data points do you put in your pay philosophy to ensure you’re addressing performance, gender pay gaps, and internal equity as you hire both internally and externally?

It’s becoming … more

Hey! I'm in hr and have access to our compensation database. I know what our data says about my role and I'm fairly significantly underpaid. I enjoy where I work but we just have annual review… more

I feel HR professionals are the worst at negotiating their own salaries. My recruiter friend calls it the cobbler’s children problem. Comp Analyst roles are ranging $85-110K yet most accept $72K because the… more

How do you handle wage disparities among employees in similar roles? I recently found out that two of my team members doing the same job have pretty significant pay differences, and it's caused so… more

Non monetary benefits!

My merit this year did not reflect my output, skills and loyalty. I decided to take advantage of all the upskilling opportunities I can.

They may not show immediate monetary gain, but it’s … more

I’ve consistently received strong performance reviews, and most of my conversations with my manager over the past year have centered around a promotion. This cycle came around and I ended up being pas… more

What have merits been like for everyone this season?

I’ve heard from several peers at different companies across several industries that there’s have been around 2% which is lower than expected.

I tho… more

What sounds like a fair salary for a remote HR Manager position for someone with eight years of HR experience and a BS degree? I have to submit my salary expectations but I don't want to over or u… more

Companies treat pay in business units differently than others. This includes pay philosophy, advancement opportunities and investment in team development.

This depends on skill. technical experience needed and in… more

When an offer comes in, how far do you usually push your counter? Something modest like 5%, or closer to 10–20%? I’m doing a bit of research on realistic negotiation ranges and trying to understand wh… more

AI for HR, is this certification of any value, or just a money grab trying to capitalize on the AI craze? If this certification will increase my earning potential, I guess I'll get it. But if it&#… more

Do you feel like there's a salary cap in your current role? I think I've hit the ceiling of what I can earn in my current job. So, I either need to settle for the fact that I'll never earn… more

I’m a bit puzzled by a recent offer. The base salary came in under the range listed in the job posting, and when I questioned it, I was told the range includes the value of the benefits package as wel… more

I was chatting with my teammate who told me they are stressed out financially and feels as if it’s reflecting in her day to day work as it’s all she can think about. This got me thinking…

Do you think … more

Currently, I am an Admin Assistant at a small-to-medium insulation company in Wisconsin earning $24/hour with benefits and a flexible schedule, since I am in school (for HR). I work under our branch m… more

I’ve been weighing the idea of moving from a direct hire role to contracting. For those who’ve made that switch, how did it affect your total compensation? I often hear contractors can command higher … more

Job hopping for a raise, still a thing? I've spent my career thinking that the best way to get a big raise was to join a different company. But the salaries I've been seeing posted lately are … more

In your experience, what impact does offering flexible benefits and perks have on employee satisfaction regarding wages? At my organization, we've noticed that while salary is important, employees… more

What would you do if you went through 7+ hours of interviews and then at the end of the process were told a mistake was made in the compensation range you were originally told the role pays and it actually pays lower?
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My company is considering a 4-day workweek, but it comes with a 10% reduction in total comp. The tradeoff is every Friday off. I value the flexibility, but 10% compounded over a few years is significa… more

Okay, I'm looking at getting some of that passive income ;p. What kind of passive income are you guys pulling in?

Would you be hesitant to make a job move right now with everything that happened in the world this weekend with Iran?

My friend received an offer this morning and called me in a panic about it as they feel if it’s… more