About SalaryOptics
We believe every worker deserves access to the same compensation data that employers already have. SalaryOptics makes that data free, clear, and actionable.
Our mission
Salary data has historically been opaque — available to recruiters and HR professionals but hidden from workers. SalaryOptics flips that. We aggregate official government data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, and Department of Labor H-1B disclosures to give every job seeker and employed worker a clear view of what their skills are worth, in their city, right now.
Where our data comes from
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OES: The gold standard for US occupational wage data. Covers 800+ occupations with annual updates in May, including metro-level breakdowns.
- O*NET: Managed by the US Department of Labor, O*NET provides detailed job descriptions, required education, and skills for every SOC occupation code.
- DOL H-1B Disclosure Data: Employers filing H-1B visa applications must disclose the prevailing wage for each role. This is particularly accurate for technology and engineering roles at major employers.
- US Census ACS: American Community Survey median income by occupation and geography fills in coverage gaps for smaller cities.
- C2ER Cost of Living Index: Quarterly city-level cost of living data covering housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities.
- HUD Fair Market Rents: Housing and Urban Development annual rental cost estimates by metro area.
Data freshness
Our data pipeline runs quarterly. BLS OES data is updated annually each May; H-1B disclosure data is updated quarterly; COL index data is updated quarterly. Each page displays the last updated date.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or partnership inquiries: hello@salaryoptics.com