Here are some of the questions we're frequently asked! Not finding the info you're looking for? Reach out to hello@81cents.com.

How quickly can I get my report?

It depends on your needs! Our standard timeline in 5-7 business days but oftentimes we can work with your schedule and turn reports around in as little as 2-3 business days if needed. You’ll be asked to specify your timeline in the post-purchase intake form.

About to start negotiations and need guidance ASAP? We also offer Custom Negotiation Scripts and Negotiation Coaching.

When is the right time for me to purchase an 81cents report?

Are you curious about your market value? Would you benefit from having more accurate salary data? Are you anticipating a promotion, raise, or a new job offer? If so, an 81cents Market Value Report is a fit for you.

Here are a few of the most common use cases for 81cents:

“I received a new offer and am trying to find data to support my negotiation.”

“I want to make sure I’m ready to respond to the ‘What are your salary expectations?’ question.”

“I have an annual review coming up and I’m not sure how to make a case for a promotion.”

“I’m about to start interviewing for new roles and am trying to find out my market value.”

“I’d like to find out how my pay compares to others in similar roles.”

What functions do you support?

The majority of 81cents customers work in functions like product management, data science, engineering, design, UX, marketing, business operations, sales, finance, business intelligence, and business development / partnerships. We keep a list of functions we support (and those we struggle to) here.

Please reach out to hello@81cents.com to check if we're able to provide valuable insights for you.

Why should I trust 81cents?

To date, we’ve worked with over 600 individuals negotiating with companies like LinkedIn, Facebook, Lyft, Bird, Google, Salesforce, and Airbnb, plus growing startups and high-profile non-profits.

If you’re interested in connecting with a previous customer as a reference, please email hello@81cents.com.

We also offer a full money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with the quality of the report and don’t feel as if it helps you further your sense of your market value. All we ask is that you hop on a short call so we can collect feedback to implement in future iterations of our product.

Why does an 81cents review cost $245?

81cents is a mission-driven, for-profit company ( more on the thinking behind this here).

Each 81cents review is completely customized and requires between 2 - 3 hours of work from our team in order to:

• work with each candidate to figure out how to best present their information to 81cents advisors,
• select the most relevant advisors for the candidate, and
• vet and compile all feedback into a final, actionable report for the candidate.

In addition, the price of each review covers software that helps us do our job well! (ex. Typeform, Google Suite, Hubspot, Mailchimp, Quickbooks, etc.)

If $245 is cost-prohibitive, we'd still love to work with you! We offer partial and full scholarships which you can learn more about and apply for here!

How is this different from Glassdoor?

When you work with 81cents, you get your own personal team of advisors who provide niche market data, feedback on your total compensation (including base, bonus, equity, 401k match, and benefits), as well as tactical advice to use in a negotiation or a tough career conversation.

These insights are delivered in the form of a 25-page report (sign up above to receive a sample).

Glassdoor typically provides one to two data points to give you an understanding of what salaries individuals with your title and level of experience usually see. Their data is much broader, but is available on demand.

We believe it’s always valuable to look at multiple sources of compensation data and recommend consulting Glassdoor, too!

How do you protect my anonymity?

We understand that there are major sensitivities around sharing compensation information (it’s why services like 81cents need to exist in the first place). We work hard to protect the identity of every 81cents customer and ensure that no personally identifiable information is shared with reviewers.

You’ll be given the opportunity to specify privacy preferences in the intake form you’ll fill out after purchasing a report.

Do you offer scholarships or payment plans?

Yes! We offer partial and full scholarships which you can learn more about and apply for here!

What countries do you work in?

For the moment, 81cents is focused on supporting women and underrepresented minorities in the United States. However, we hope to expand our efforts soon! If you'd like to help us grow our network overseas, please sign up to be an 81cents pay equity advisor!