The Problem 💭
Ever asked yourself: "Am I being paid fairly?"
I have. And finding an answer was surprisingly frustrating:
- Most salary tools require sign-up or email
- Data is often US-only or outdated
- Simple calculators ignore skills, company size & experience
Studies show that loyal employees often earn 10-15% less than those who switch jobs because internal raises don't keep pace with market rates. Yet most people don't negotiate because they don't have data to back it up.
So I built something to fix that.
Introducing FairPayCheck 🚀
FairPayCheck is a free, anonymous salary fairness assessment tool.
🔗 Try it: fairpaycheck.com
How It Works
- Enter Your Details – Job title, country, industry, experience & skills
- Get Analyzed – Algorithm compares your pay against market benchmarks
- See Your Score – Receive a fairness score (0-100), fair salary range, and reasons
Key Features ✨
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔒 100% Anonymous | No login, no registration, no data stored |
| ⚡ 60-Second Assessment | Quick, multi-step form |
| 🌍 6 Countries Supported | US, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, India |
| 📊 Skills-Based Analysis | Considers in-demand skills, not just job title |
| 🏢 Company Size Factor | Adjusts for startup vs. enterprise pay differences |
| 📈 Confidence Levels | Shows reliability of each assessment |
What Makes It Different?
Most salary tools just ask for your job title and location. FairPayCheck digs deeper:
✅ Skills Premium – High-demand skills like Machine Learning or Cloud increase your market value
✅ Company Size – Enterprise vs. startup pay differences
✅ Tenure Impact – Long tenure without raises often means underpayment
✅ Country Normalization – Salaries adjusted for regional purchasing power
Sample Output
After filling the form, you get:
- Fairness Score: 72/100
- Verdict: "Slightly Underpaid"
- Fair Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000
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Reasons:
- "Your skills (Python, AWS) command a premium in the current market"
- "3+ years in the same role without promotion typically leads to below-market pay"
Why I Built This
I've been in tech for years and seen friends underpaid by 20-30% simply because they didn't know their market value. Salary negotiation is hard when you don't have data.
FairPayCheck is my way of democratizing that information – for free, without the friction of signups or paywalls.
Try It Out 👇
I'd love your feedback:
- Is the scoring accurate for your field?
- What features would make it more useful?
- Any bugs or UX issues?
Drop a comment below! 💬
What's Next? 🔮
- [ ] Better-paying job recommendations based on your profile
- [ ] More countries
- [ ] Historical salary trend data
Star the project if you find it useful, and share it with someone who might be underpaid! 🙌
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