Salary.com API Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Audit compensation data and pull real-time salary benchmarks for any job title.
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Why people use Salary.com API
Salary.com API Compensation Auditing for HR Teams
This Connector changes that by letting your agent pull verified data from Salary.com directly. You ask for a benchmark, and it gives you the base salary and percentile metadata instantly, letting you build your budget in a single conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You get real-time compensation data in your chat window instead of hunting for it in a web portal.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking if a Denver job offer is fair
An HR manager asks the agent to use get_salary_benchmark for a manager role in Denver to see if their offer matches the local median.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding tech requirements in Chicago
A recruiter uses search_jobs to find open roles and then pulls get_job_details to see the most common skills requested in Chicago.
- Real-world use case 03
Tracking Data Science pay trends
A business lead asks the agent to run get_salary_market_trends to see if the pay for data scientists is moving up or down.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Salary.com API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Salary.com API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Salary.com API.
- 01 Capability
Check api status
Verify that the Salary.com API is currently operational. Use this to ensure your research workflow stays online.
- 02 Capability
Get job details
Pull the full description and requirements for a specific job ID. This gives you a clear view of what roles actually need.
- 03 Capability
Get salary benchmark
Get the base salary and percentile metadata for a job and location. This provides the hard numbers for your audits.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Salary.com API.
- 04 Capability
Get salary market trends
Get the current market trajectory and trends for a specific job title. This helps you see if pay is rising or falling.
- 05 Capability
List job categories
See every job category available in the Salary.com catalog for research. Use this to find relevant career paths.
- 06 Capability
Search jobs
Find open positions based on specific keywords and geographic locations. This helps you see what's currently hiring.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Salary.com API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Salary.com API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rnVLvxnS4Mvrt7wpcjRtOCHVKYpWyidEcLEy5grB/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Salary.com API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Salary.com API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rnVLvxnS4Mvrt7wpcjRtOCHVKYpWyidEcLEy5grB/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Salary.com API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Salary.com API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"salarycom-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rnVLvxnS4Mvrt7wpcjRtOCHVKYpWyidEcLEy5grB/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Salary.com API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Salary.com API, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"salarycom-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rnVLvxnS4Mvrt7wpcjRtOCHVKYpWyidEcLEy5grB/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Salary.com API
Ask Copilot: "Using Salary.com API, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"salarycom-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rnVLvxnS4Mvrt7wpcjRtOCHVKYpWyidEcLEy5grB/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Salary.com API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Salary.com API, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"salarycom-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rnVLvxnS4Mvrt7wpcjRtOCHVKYpWyidEcLEy5grB/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Salary.com API
Ask Cline: "Using Salary.com API, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add salarycom-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rnVLvxnS4Mvrt7wpcjRtOCHVKYpWyidEcLEy5grB/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Salary.com API
Ask Claude: "Using Salary.com API, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Salary.com can move forward.
This is for HR pros and compensation analysts who need to justify pay scales, and job seekers who want to know their market value without the guesswork.
Compensation Analyst
Audits market trends and verifies salary data for annual pay reviews.
HR Manager
Checks competitive benchmarks to write job offers that actually attract talent.
Job Seeker
Researches salary ranges for new roles to negotiate better contracts.
Operations Lead
Automates the collection of compensation data for cross-functional team planning.
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Before you connect
Questions about Salary.com.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Salary.com API MCP to see if our current pay is competitive?
Yes. You can ask your agent to pull benchmarks for specific roles and locations to see how your current pay scales compare to the market median and high percentiles.
How does the Salary.com API MCP help with job offer negotiations?
It provides real-time data on what companies are actually paying. You can use it to get the latest salary ranges and market trends to back up your requests.
Can the Salary.com API MCP find specific job listings in my city?
Yes, your agent can search for open positions by keyword and location, giving you a clear view of what's currently hiring in your area.
What kind of data does the Salary.com API MCP provide for salary benchmarks?
It provides base salary figures along with percentile metadata, which helps you understand the full range of pay for a specific job title.
Can I use the Salary.com API MCP to see salary trends over time?
Yes, it can retrieve market trend data to show you the trajectory of compensation for various roles, helping you spot rising costs or shifting demands.
Is the Salary.com API MCP good for researching new career paths?
It's great for this. You can browse all job categories in the catalog and quickly pull benchmarks for roles you're considering moving into.
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 capabilities retrieve comprehensive job metadata, including responsibilities and required qualifications.
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