Bring Compensation Data
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Salary.com API to Cursor and start using all 6 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Salary.com API MCP Server?
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire compensation research and career auditing workflow with Salary.com, the authoritative source for salary data. By connecting the Salary.com API to your agent, you transform complex benchmark lookups into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve salary ranges for thousands of job titles, audit market trends, and search for open positions without you ever touching a technical portal. Whether you are managing payroll budgets or planning your next career move, your agent acts as a real-time compensation analyst, ensuring your data is always grounded in verified, high-quality market records.
What you can do
- Compensation Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution salary benchmarks for any job title and location, including base salary and percentile metadata.
- Job Oversight — Search for open job positions and retrieve detailed descriptions and requirements to maintain a clear view of the market.
- Trend Intelligence — Query salary market trends to understand the trajectory of compensation for specific roles instantly.
- Career Discovery — List all available job categories in the Salary.com catalog to identify relevant paths for your research.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your compensation research workflow is always operational.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Salary.com API Key
- Start managing your compensation intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- HR Managers & Recruiters — monitor salary benchmarks and retrieve competitive metadata straight from your workflow.
- Compensation Analysts — verify market trends and audit job distributions without manual database searches.
- Job Seekers — perform rapid audits of salary ranges and identify high-paying roles through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate compensation data querying to orchestrate cross-functional people teams smoothly.
Built-in capabilities (6)
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Get full details for a specific job ID
Get salary benchmarks for a job title and location
Get market salary trends for a specific job title
List all available job categories
Search for open jobs by keyword and location
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Salary.com API into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Salary.com API and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Salary.com API in Cursor
Why run Salary.com API with Vinkius?
The Salary.com API connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 6 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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This dashboard is included when you connect Salary.com API using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Salary.com API and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Salary.com API to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Salary.com API for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Salary.com API is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Salary.com API Key?
Log in to your Salary.com Developer portal, and you will find your API Key under the 'API Settings' or 'My Keys' section. Copy and paste it below.
Does the agent support local US data?
Yes. Salary.com provides high-density salary data across the entire United States, categorized by city and state.
Can the agent show job descriptions?
Yes. The search_jobs and get_job_details tools retrieve comprehensive job metadata, including responsibilities and required qualifications.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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