I need to benchmark my salary but I have a weird position that doesn’t seem to be mainstream. Any tips on where to find good benchmarks for negotiations?

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I've been in weird industries where it was hard to benchmark. Rather than using benchmarks make sure you have great skills and a great resume. If you can't find good benchmarks, neither can your employer. Use that to be overpaid.

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