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To reach a mutually beneficial agreement where you are fairly compensated for your skills, experience, and impact while maintaining a positive relationship with the employer.
Because it gives you data-backed benchmarks for your role, level, and location so you can justify your ask and avoid underpricing yourself.
(1) Public salary sites (e.g., levels-style sites, Glassdoor, Payscale). (2) Industry-specific surveys and reports. (3) Conversations with peers/recruiters in similar roles and regions.
A band of possible total compensation (low to high) for a role; knowing it helps you set realistic targets and recognize when an offer is below, within, or above market.
The full value of what you receive: base salary + bonus + equity/stock + benefits (health, retirement, vacation, etc.) + perks (stipends, training, etc.).