# Employee Salary Benchmark MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Employee Salary Benchmark lets you pull real-world compensation data for specific roles across different markets and startup stages. It provides min and max salary bounds in both USD and BRL. Whether you're hiring a designer in London or a lead engineer in San Francisco, you can get accurate benchmarks for pre-seed to Series B companies instantly. ## Overview - **Category:** finance - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Qzq5IS8Dov8GlCk8C6XU1s7xC0R9zgoyRtLVK7Va/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** salary, benchmark, compensation, startup, recruitment ## Description When you're trying to figure out what to offer a new hire, you're usually stuck between a gut feeling and digging through endless, outdated spreadsheets. This Connector changes that by giving your AI client direct access to a curated dataset of market compensation. Instead of guessing if a senior role in a specific city pays more than a mid-level role in another, you can just ask. It handles the heavy lifting of looking up salary bounds, comparing what a promotion actually looks like in terms of cash, and finding averages for entire teams. It's a massive help for anyone who needs to justify a budget or ensure a job offer is actually competitive in a tight market. By plugging this into your workflow via Vinkius, you turn your AI into a compensation analyst that knows the difference between a pre-seed startup's budget and a Series B powerhouse. You get clear, actionable numbers in both USD and BRL, making it easy to plan your headcount without the usual research headache. You'll stop wasting time on manual lookups and start making offers that actually land. ## Tools ### compare_seniority_premium Shows the expected pay bump when moving someone from one seniority level to the next. Great for internal audits. ### get_salary_range Provides the specific floor and ceiling for a single professional profile. It helps you set accurate offer bounds. ### calculate_average_salary Gets the average minimum pay for a group of roles to help with high-level budgeting. Use this for planning team costs. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the salary range for a mid-level designer in London at a seed stage startup? ``` **Response:** ``` For a mid-level designer in London at the seed stage, the estimated market range is: * **USD:** $60,000 - $85,000 * **BRL:** R$ 300,000 - R$ 425,000 *Note: These figures are based on current market trends for seed-stage startups in the UK.* ``` **Prompt:** ``` How much more can I expect to earn if I move from a junior to a senior engineer role in San Francisco? ``` **Response:** ``` Moving from a junior to a senior level for an engineer in San Francisco typically results in an estimated **45% increase** in the middle of the salary range. This premium reflects the high demand for senior-level expertise in the Bay Area tech hub. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Compare the average salaries for engineers and designers in Berlin at Series A stage. ``` **Response:** ``` | Role | Average Minimum Salary | | :--- | :--- | | **Engineer** | $75,000 USD | | **Designer** | $65,000 USD | *Data reflects the average minimum for Series A companies in Berlin.* ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull salary ranges for specific job titles Get the floor and ceiling for any professional profile in seconds. ### Compare pay jumps between junior and senior roles See the estimated cash increase when someone moves up the seniority ladder. ### Get average minimum salaries for multiple roles Calculate the baseline pay for a whole group of positions at once. ### View compensation bounds for geographic hubs See how pay scales differ in cities like London or San Francisco. ### Check pay scales based on funding stages Get benchmarks tailored for companies from pre-seed to Series B. ### Toggle between USD and BRL currency outputs Receive all compensation data in your preferred local or global currency. ## Use Cases ### Setting a competitive offer for a remote designer A recruiter wants to know if a mid-level designer in London at a seed startup is being offered enough. They ask the agent to pull the range for that specific city and stage. ### Calculating the cost of a promotion A founder needs to see the pay jump from junior to senior for an engineer in San Francisco to see if they can afford the move. ### Benchmarking regional pay differences An HR lead wants to compare the average pay for engineers and designers in Berlin at the Series A stage to see where to hire. ### Planning a multi-role payroll in Brazil A hiring manager needs to set a budget for three different roles in Brazil using BRL to ensure they stay within their local budget. ## Benefits - Stop guessing on offer letters by using get_salary_range to find exact market floors and ceilings for any role. - Plan team budgets faster with calculate_average_salary to see the baseline pay for multiple positions at once. - Justify internal raises by using compare_seniority_premium to show real market jumps between seniority levels. - Avoid overpaying or losing talent by checking specific funding stage benchmarks from pre-seed to Series B. - Save hours of manual research by getting both USD and BRL data in a single request for any geographic hub. - Make data-driven hiring decisions with localized pay scales for cities like London and San Francisco. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get accurate, localized compensation data without leaving your chat window. 1. Connect the Connector to your preferred AI client via Vinkius. 2. Ask a specific question about a role, location, or funding stage. 3. Get a breakdown of salary ranges and premiums in your preferred currency. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use Employee Salary Benchmark to see pay in different currencies?** Yes, the Connector provides salary data in both USD and BRL. You can ask your agent to show you the numbers in either currency depending on where you are hiring. **Does it work for different startup funding stages?** It does. You can get specific benchmarks for companies ranging from pre-seed to Series B, which helps you see how pay scales change as a company grows. **Can it help me figure out a promotion raise?** Yes, you can use it to see the estimated salary premium when moving between seniority levels. This helps you ensure that internal promotions align with market trends. **Is this good for international hiring?** Definitely. It includes data for major global hubs like San Francisco and London, making it a great tool for companies hiring across different regions. **Can I get a salary range for a specific job title?** Yes, you can ask for the range of any professional profile. Just specify the role, the city, and the funding stage for the most accurate results. **How can I find the salary range for a Software Engineer in San Francisco?** Use the `get_salary_range` tool with the parameters: role='engineer', seniority='mid', city='sanFrancisco', and stage='seed'. **Can I compare salary increases between different seniority levels?** Yes, the `compare_seniority_premium` tool calculates the estimated percentage increase and range expansion when moving from one level to another. **Does the tool provide salaries in Brazilian Real (BRL)?** Yes, all salary bounds returned by `get_salary_range` include both USD and BRL values based on a fixed internal exchange rate.