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What does salary is commensurate with experience mean?

By Matthew Perez

Generally “commensurate with experience” just means we’re gonna pay you as little as we can possibly get away with. It is based on this idea that if you made some threshold of money in your previous job the company can use that to decide how many dollars to offer you now.

How do you say commensurate with experience?

Instead of listing a set pay rate in a job ad, employers sometimes specify “salary commensurate with experience,” “salary dependent on experience” or similar wording.

Why is it important to have their salary commensurate to their skill set?

Properly compensating employees shows you value them as workers and as human beings. When people feel valued, they feel better about coming in to work. Overall company morale increases and people are motivated to come to work and do a good job.

What to answer when asked what are your salary expectations?

You can also respond to “What are your salary expectations?” by simply asking what the company is looking to pay. “You could say something like, ‘That’s a great question—it would be helpful if you could share what the range is for this role,”’ Fink says.

What does ‘salary commensurate with experience’ mean?

Some of the reasons why employers use ‘salary commensurate with experience’ include: To evaluate work experience. Employers use ‘salary commensurate with experience ‘ and similar phrases to evaluate applicants’ experience and work history. This ensures that only applicants with the desired work experience are offered the job.

What does salary depend on experience mean in a job ad?

Instead of listing a set pay rate in a job ad, employers sometimes specify “salary commensurate with experience,” “salary dependent on experience” or similar wording. In this case, employers want to evaluate a candidate’s work history before offering a salary.

How many years of experience do you need to get paid?

A recruiter that asks for five or more years of experience or a higher degree will probably offer a higher salary than one asking for two or three years of experience and no degree. How a “commensurate with experience” salary is determined A “commensurate with experience” salary is based on what the company decides once they choose a candidate.

What does ‘experience’ mean in salary negotiation?

‘Experience’ in the salary negotiation context generally just means resume brownie points (typically markers of privilege) and needs to be expanded and rethought with regards to racial diversity, class, and generational differences. Let’s start with that last one and then add on, because times they are a changin’.