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Compensation benchmarks for over 120 startup roles in Research Triangle Park and nationally. Data from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.
- Raleigh-Durham market vs national salary comparison
- Percentile data: 10th, 25th, Median, 75th, and 90th
- Role search by category: Engineering, Sales, HR, Finance, Operations
- BLS SOC code attribution for data transparency
What this covers
This guide presents BLS-sourced compensation benchmarks for more than 120 startup roles in the Raleigh-Durham market and nationally. Use it to understand the salary range for a role before posting, budgeting, or making an offer.
Who this is for
- Founders setting compensation for a new hire
- Hiring managers reviewing whether current pay is competitive
- HR teams building or updating compensation bands
- Any employer in the Research Triangle Park area benchmarking against local and national rates
How to use this
- Search by role category or job title
- Review the local Raleigh-Durham rate alongside the national rate
- Look at the percentile spread — 10th through 90th — to understand where the market moves
- Use the data as a reference point alongside current job posting data and offer letter history
Limitations
Data is sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program and reflects survey periods that may lag current market conditions by 12 to 18 months. Use as a directional benchmark. For real-time market validation, supplement with current job posting data.
Common Questions
How current is the salary data?
The guide uses BLS OEWS data, which is published annually but reflects a prior survey period. Current market rates — especially for technical and sales roles — can move faster than BLS captures. Use multiple sources for compensation decisions.
Do these ranges apply to remote roles?
For fully remote roles, the national median is often a better reference than the Raleigh-Durham local rate. Geographic pay adjustments vary by company. Some organizations pay to a single national rate; others adjust by the employee's location.
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