Having more information to gauge your worth should, in theory, give you more leverage in salary negotiations. But the reality is complicated. Companies could be less willing to stray from their set ranges, and you might feel hesitant to push for fear of looking unreasonable.

How should you approach salary conversations in this new era of pay transparency laws? What’s the best way to advocate for yourself when the pay band is exceptionally large? And is it better to be direct or subtle? READ MORE