Whether you’re new to the workforce, returning after an absence, looking to make a career change, or hoping to advance, you can consult websites like PayScale, Glassdoor, or Salary.com to help determine the market pay range for jobs in your field and in your location. Also, many professional organizations also publish detailed annual salary guides, so you can see the going rates for your industry. These can provide a useful starting point for conversations and help you determine what you’re willing to accept. Furthermore, even if the only jobs on your resume are obviously minimum wage jobs, your future employer can’t use them to determine your new salary or wage.