Glossary · Methodology

Underpaid Threshold

When current pay falls meaningfully below market.

Definition

SalaryScope flags a role as underpaid when current pay is more than 12% below the regional median for that role, level, and metro, signaling a strong case for renegotiation.

How SalaryScopePro uses this term

We surface underpaid threshold across salary results, occupation pages, city pages, and Premium Reports — with consistent definitions and methodology. See methodology and data sources for how the underlying numbers are computed.