2026 Salary Insights,
On Demand
Stop relying on outdated salary PDFs. The KORE1 Salary Assistant delivers live, role-specific compensation benchmarks across every major U.S. market – powered by AI and updated continuously.
Your Salary Data Is Already Outdated
Traditional salary guides are published once a year and outdated within months. In fast-moving fields like AI, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering, compensation shifts 7-15% annually. If your hiring budget or salary expectations are based on last year’s PDF, you’re either overpaying or losing candidates to companies with better data.
Static Salary Guides
Published annually. Outdated by Q2. No geographic adjustments. One-size-fits-all ranges that don’t reflect your market.
KORE1 Salary Assistant
Continuously updated. Role-specific. Adjusted by city and region. Percentile breakdowns (25th, 50th, 75th) that match real hiring data.
Salary Intelligence in Three Steps
The KORE1 Salary Assistant is a purpose-built AI tool that draws from current Bureau of Labor Statistics data, proprietary KORE1 placement data, and real-time market intelligence to give you accurate compensation benchmarks instantly.
Tell It the Role
Ask about any position — from Software Engineer to CISO, Data Engineer to Accounts Payable Manager. Specify the seniority level and industry if you want precision.
Set Your Market
The assistant adjusts for geographic cost-of-labor differences. San Francisco pays differently than Dallas. Get benchmarks calibrated to the market where you’re actually hiring — or job searching.
Get Your Benchmarks
Receive 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile salary ranges instantly. Ask follow-up questions about contract vs. full-time rates, benefits benchmarks, or how compensation has shifted year over year.
More Than a Number — Real Compensation Intelligence
Role-Specific Benchmarks
Get salary data for 200+ roles across technology, engineering, healthcare, accounting and finance, and professional services. Seniority-adjusted from entry level through C-suite.
Geographic Adjustments
Compensation varies dramatically by market. A DevOps engineer in San Jose commands 30-40% more than one in Austin. Get data calibrated to the city and region that matters to you.
Percentile Ranges
Every benchmark includes 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile breakdowns so you can position competitively — whether you’re targeting market rate or premium talent.
Contract vs. Full-Time
Need to know the hourly bill rate for a contract cloud engineer? Or the fully loaded cost of a direct hire? The assistant provides both engagement models with markup guidance.
Industry Context
A cybersecurity analyst at a healthcare company isn’t paid the same as one at a fintech startup. Get salary data contextualized by industry vertical and company size.
Trend Analysis
Understand how compensation is moving. AI/ML salaries climbed 18% in 2025. Cybersecurity is up 7-10% annually. Know where the market is heading, not just where it’s been.
Built for Two Audiences, One Goal
Hiring Managers & HR Leaders
You’re building compensation bands, writing job descriptions, negotiating offers, and trying to stay competitive without overspending. The Salary Assistant gives you defensible data to:
- Set competitive offer ranges that don’t lose candidates
- Benchmark existing employee compensation against market
- Build hiring budgets grounded in real salary data
- Compare contract staffing rates vs. direct hire costs
Job Seekers & Professionals
Whether you’re evaluating an offer, planning a career move, or negotiating a raise, you need to know what the market actually pays — not what Glassdoor said two years ago.
- Know your market value before entering negotiations
- Compare compensation across cities and regions
- Understand how your seniority level maps to salary bands
- Evaluate whether contract or full-time pays more for your role
A Glimpse at What You’ll Get
Here’s a preview of the type of salary intelligence the KORE1 Salary Assistant provides. These are representative ranges for popular tech roles in the U.S. as of early 2026.
| Role | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer (Mid) | $115,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 |
| DevOps Engineer | $125,000 | $152,000 | $185,000 |
| Data Engineer | $120,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 |
| AI/ML Engineer | $155,000 | $195,000 | $245,000 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $95,000 | $118,000 | $148,000 |
National averages. Actual compensation varies by market, industry, certifications, and experience. Get precise benchmarks for your specific role and location with the Salary Assistant.
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Salary Benchmark FAQs
What is the KORE1 Salary Assistant?
The KORE1 Salary Assistant is an AI-powered compensation benchmark tool built on ChatGPT. It draws from Bureau of Labor Statistics data, proprietary KORE1 placement data from thousands of hires across technology, engineering, healthcare, and professional services, and real-time market intelligence to deliver accurate, role-specific salary ranges for over 200 positions across 50+ U.S. markets.
How is this different from salary data on Glassdoor or Indeed?
Public salary sites rely primarily on self-reported data, which introduces significant sampling bias and tends to lag the market by 6-12 months. The KORE1 Salary Assistant combines verified placement data from an active staffing and recruiting firm with BLS statistics and current market research. The result is more accurate, more current, and more specific to the role and seniority level you’re researching.
What roles and industries does it cover?
The assistant covers roles across technology (software engineering, DevOps, cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, data engineering), engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, manufacturing), healthcare (clinical, administrative, health IT), accounting and finance (AP/AR, controllers, fractional CFOs), and professional services. Seniority ranges from entry-level through executive/C-suite.
Is the salary data adjusted for location?
Yes. The assistant applies geographic cost-of-labor multipliers to every benchmark. A senior software engineer in San Francisco typically earns 25-40% more than the same role in Phoenix or Charlotte. You can specify any U.S. metro area and receive market-adjusted ranges at the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile.
Can I get contract and hourly rate benchmarks?
Absolutely. The assistant provides both direct-hire annual salary ranges and contract/hourly bill rates. It can also help you understand typical staffing agency markups and how to compare the total cost of a contract engagement versus a full-time hire when factoring in benefits, taxes, and overhead.
Is the KORE1 Salary Assistant free?
Yes. We provide free access to the Salary Assistant because we believe informed hiring decisions lead to better outcomes for companies and candidates alike. There is no cost, no subscription, and no credit card required. Just fill out the access form and you’ll receive a link to start using it immediately.
How often is the salary data updated?
Unlike annual salary guides that are outdated within months of publication, the KORE1 Salary Assistant draws from continuously updated sources. Bureau of Labor Statistics data refreshes on its standard schedule, while KORE1’s proprietary placement data and market intelligence are incorporated on an ongoing basis. This means the benchmarks reflect current market conditions, not last year’s numbers.
Ready to Make Smarter Compensation Decisions?
Whether you’re hiring top tech talent or evaluating your next career move, the KORE1 Salary Assistant gives you the data you need — free, instant, and always current.