Getting the salary range wrong on a new role is one of the quietest ways small businesses lose money. Set it too low and you waste weeks interviewing people who ghost you the moment a better offer lands. Set it too high without realising, and you either overpay or scare off your own hiring manager when the offer gets approved. Getting it right is not guesswork, it is a process, and it is one every growing team needs to learn.
How to Set a Fair Salary Range for a New Role
A practical, step-by-step guide to pricing a new job correctly, so you attract the right people, keep them, and avoid costly pay disputes later.
Hiring guides/4 August 2026/10 min read
Hyrewell