Talking about salary has never been easy.
For many, it’s a delicate topic, one that sits at the intersection of self-worth, negotiation, and workplace culture.
But things are changing. Candidates want more clarity. Employers want to stay competitive. And both sides need better tools to guide those conversations. That’s where data comes in.
A shifting landscape
In today’s job market, expectations around pay are higher - not necessarily in numbers, but in transparency. Candidates want to understand how their salaries stack up. Employers want to attract the right people with the right packages.
But without a benchmark, both can end up in the dark.
People need a quick, credible way to check their market value, not guess it.
What we heard, again and again
As recruiters, we’re asked one question more than any other:
“What should I be earning?”
Behind that question is a real need for clarity. Not ranges that are too broad to be helpful, or UK averages that don’t reflect what’s happening in Scotland, but real numbers, shaped by real market activity.
So we built a tool to do just that.
The Salary Checker: grounded in real insight
The Core-Asset Salary Checker was created using the same insight behind our annual Salary Guide, a trusted benchmark used by firms across Scotland to plan salaries and hiring.
That means it’s based on a full year of placements and job offers; daily conversations with clients and candidates, and live market insight from our specialist consultants
You can select your sector, specialism, and experience level, and get an instant snapshot of current salary expectations for your role.
No guesswork, no sign-up. Just useful data.
Designed to support better decisions
If you're preparing for a review, considering a move, or trying to shape a competitive offer, the Salary Checker gives you a place to start.
It’s not the full picture - no tool ever is. But it gives you a reliable benchmark that reflects the realities of today’s market.
And in salary conversations, that matters.
Access the Salary Checker here.