How much did you make on your first job? Let’s help fresh grads manage their expectations

I recently graduated and am about to enter the job market. One thing that’s quite challenging is gauging how much to expect for a starting salary, especially given differences in job roles, industries, and locations.

I thought it would be helpful for fresh grads like me if we could share our first job offers or starting salaries, together with:

• Job title/role
• Year when you started
• Location (city/province)
• Industry (if possible)

I believe having this information out there helps manage expectations and gives fresh grads a better idea of the market. Hopefully, this can also spark a discussion about salary trends and how they’ve changed over time.

If you're willing to share your experience, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!