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16. Salary Midpoint and Range
Meaning of range minimum, midpoint, and maximum and how they guide offer positioning.
Offer Management & Compensation Basics
Salary Midpoint and Range
A salary range shows the minimum, midpoint, and maximum pay for a role; the midpoint is the market-aligned target where a fully competent employee should fall.
"I need to make offers that are fair, competitive, and fit our budget — without overpaying or losing candidates."
A salary range sets the low, typical, and high pay for a job: range minimum (entry-level/low market), midpoint (market median/target for expected performance), and maximum (top-of-range for high performers or retention). Recruiters use these points to position offers based on candidate experience, internal equity, and budget.
"I need to make offers that are fair, competitive, and fit our budget — without overpaying or losing candidates."
A salary range sets the low, typical, and high pay for a job: range minimum (entry-level/low market), midpoint (market median/target for expected performance), and maximum (top-of-range for high performers or retention). Recruiters use these points to position offers based on candidate experience, internal equity, and budget.