With the tight labor market impacting the country for the past couple of years, it’s not uncommon to see signs advertising job openings along with the starting pay and even sign-on bonuses. Despite the increased prevalence of such job ads, the reality is that there has traditionally been very little pay transparency, at least in the United States.
Ranges Common, Actual Pay Not So Much
When job applicants apply for a position, they may have a rough idea of the salary range, although that is certainly not guaranteed.
