> ## 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 growth

> Track how your earning potential grows over your career

## What is salary growth?

The salary growth page shows how cybersecurity salaries increase over time. See projections based on career paths, experience levels, certifications, and locations.

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

## What you see

* **Career progression chart**: salary from entry level to senior, plotted over years of experience
* **Certification impact**: how much each certification can boost your pay at different career stages
* **Location comparison**: see how salaries differ between regions (DACH, US, UK, and others)
* **Milestone markers**: key career events that typically trigger salary jumps (new cert, promotion, role change)

## How to use it

1. Select a career path or role
2. View the projected salary curve
3. Add certifications or skills to see how they shift the curve
4. Compare different paths side by side

<Note>Salary growth data is based on aggregated market data and may vary by employer, location, and individual negotiation.</Note>