How to Calculate the Mid Point of a Salary Range

One of the most common rules about a person's salary is that it's always commensurate with that person's experience. That being said, it usually means that a person with a moderate amount of experience at a job is likely to get a salary at the middle of the range for that job. It can also be used to compare the differences between salary widths.

Instructions

1. Determine the lowest and highest points of the salary range. Let's assume our lowest salary is $50,000, and our highest salary is $100,000.

2. Add the lowest and highest points of the salary together. In our case, you should get $150,000.

3. Divide the number by 2. You should get the number $75,000. This is the mid point between the the two points of the salary range.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the midpoint to determine whether you deserve more money in the form of a raise or a better job or not.

• Don't get too cocky. Your boss might not believe you deserve such a high salary. On the flip side, however, don't sell yourself short either. The mid point is merely an indicator of the middle line, not a sign of success.

References

• Department of Human Resources Management: Salaries