For press · Updated 2026-04-15

SalaryCheck Press Kit: Salary Benchmarks and Raise Trends 2026

SalaryCheck is an independent AI analyzer that helps consumers review salary offers in about 30 seconds. Below are stats from our aggregated, anonymized user data blended with an honest seed baseline (labeled as such). Free to cite with attribution. For interviews, data cuts, or custom breakdowns, reach us at hello@salarycheck.ai.

Copy-paste stats

• 1,000+ — Salary checks run.

  Source: SalaryCheck (2026-04-15). Based on aggregated early user data.

• 11.2% — Avg recommended raise.

  Source: SalaryCheck (2026-04-15). Based on aggregated early user data.

• Software Engineer — Most-checked role.

  Source: SalaryCheck (2026-04-15). Based on aggregated early user data.

• 58% — Users underpaid vs market.

  Source: SalaryCheck (2026-04-15). Based on aggregated early user data.

• New York, NY — Most-checked city.

  Source: SalaryCheck (2026-04-15). Based on aggregated early user data.

• 7.8% — Avg remote-vs-office pay gap.

  Source: SalaryCheck (2026-04-15). Based on aggregated early user data.

• Healthcare IT — Industry w/ biggest raise signal.

  Source: SalaryCheck (2026-04-15). Based on aggregated early user data.

• $12,500 — Median ask after using tool.

  Source: SalaryCheck (2026-04-15). Based on aggregated early user data.

Downloadables

• Full dataset (CSV)
• Full salary benchmarks and raise trends 2026 page

Contact

Press inquiries: hello@salarycheck.ai. We respond within 24 hours on weekdays and can provide custom cuts of the data (by trade, role, geography, etc) on request.