Sheesh, I never respond this much to this list, but
here's something that may help with the current
connundrum:

Here's a salary converter.  Take Figure $$$$ in City X
and convert it to what a comparable salary figure
would be in City Y.

http://www.Homefair.com/calc/salcalc.html?NETSCAPE_LIVEWIRE.src=homefair

Here's Wage Web which provides some benchmark figures:

http://www.wageweb.com/

And, for all those just embarking on their employment
journeys, the links above came from this one, which is
a good read and something to factor into your
negotiations:

http://miami.citysearch.com/E/F/MIAFL/0000/00/45/11.html




--- Jay Heuman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello Kenya:
>
> You wrote:
> > We pay her $22,900 a year and great benefits
> including very
> > comprehensive medical, dental and vision, as well
> as 16
> > vacation days,10 sick days and every holiday.
> > She is looking for more cash, claims she cannot
> live in the
> > Mid-Atlantic urban area (not DC) for that amount.
> > Do you think she is right, and if so, what is the
> right wage?
>
> Keeping track of the cost of living index, a fair
> comparison of the Midwest
> to the Mid-Atlantic indicates a 1:1.25 salary ratio.
>  So, I'd suggest she
> could be better paid by $5,000 - $6,000 to be in
> line with entry-level
> positions in the Midwest.
>
> Much depends, however, on the budget and visitorship
> of your museum.  As a
> small museum, there simply may not be enough money
> to go around.  In that
> case, she'll have to look elsewhere if more money is
> her goal.  You might
> consider asking her for her idea of an acceptable
> salary.  In this way,
> there may be room for negotiation.  Or, you might
> consider offering that she
> work only 4 days per week for the same salary.  In
> this way, she could
> pursue work on the side as long as it does not
> interfere with her duties at
> your museum.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Yours truly,
>
>      Jay Heuman
>      Visitor & Volunteer Services Coordinator
>      Joslyn Art Museum
>      2200 Dodge Street
>      Omaha, NE     68102
>      Phone: 402-342-3300, ext. 298
>      Fax: 402-342-2376
>
> =======================================================

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