Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about OpenSalary.eu
How is OpenSalary.eu different from other salary databases?
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OpenSalary.eu focuses specifically on European tech salaries with verified, real-time data. Unlike generic salary databases, we gather data directly from job postings and crowdsourced employee submissions, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the EU market.
Is the data really free?
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Yes! Our basic search features are completely free. We believe in transparent compensation data for everyone. Employers can post jobs for free, and job seekers can search salaries without any cost.
How accurate is the salary data?
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We validate all salary submissions through multiple sources, including job postings and verified employee reports. We also show salary ranges rather than single figures to reflect the variability in compensation packages.
Can employers post jobs for free?
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Yes! Employers can post jobs on OpenSalary.eu at no cost. This helps create more transparency in the hiring process and connects employers with transparency-minded professionals.
How do you protect user privacy?
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We take privacy seriously. All salary submissions are anonymized before being added to our database. We never share individual salary information that could identify specific employees.
Do you cover salaries outside of Europe?
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While we focus primarily on European tech jobs, we also include remote positions that hire from anywhere. Our database includes salaries from companies hiring EU-based talent.