> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hadess.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Salary calculator

> Estimate your cybersecurity salary based on role, location, and experience

## What is the salary calculator?

The salary calculator gives you a personalized salary estimate. Enter your role, location, experience, certifications, and skills, and it calculates what you should expect to earn.

Find it at **/salary-calculator**.

## How it works

The calculator starts with a base salary for your selected role and applies multipliers based on your inputs. Each factor adjusts the number up or down.

## Input fields

### Role

Pick from 100+ cybersecurity job titles. The base salary comes from market data for that role.

### Country and region

Select your country (USA, DACH, EU, UK, or Global). If available, pick a specific city or region for more accurate local data.

### Experience level

Choose your seniority:

* Entry
* Junior
* Mid
* Senior
* Lead

### Company size

The type of employer affects pay:

* Startup
* SME (small/medium enterprise)
* Enterprise
* Big tech / FAANG

### Industry

Some industries pay more for security roles:

* Finance and banking
* Technology
* Healthcare
* Government
* Consulting
* And more

### Certifications

Add your certifications to see their salary impact:

* OSCP
* CISSP
* Security+
* CEH
* And others

### Skills

Select high-value skills you have. Certain skills push salaries higher depending on market demand.

## Results

After you fill in your details, the calculator shows:

* **Estimated salary range**: minimum to maximum
* **Breakdown of adjustments**: how each factor affected the number
* **Line graph**: salary progression from entry to senior for your role
* **Radar chart**: visual summary of all contributing factors
* **Area chart**: salary trends over time

## Free vs Pro

* **Free:** limited salary previews
* **Pro:** full calculator with all data points and charts

<Tip>Use the salary calculator before interviews to know your worth and set realistic negotiation targets.</Tip>