diff --git a/Data/Knowledge-Worker-Global-Salaries/source.md b/Data/Knowledge-Worker-Global-Salaries/source.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4e181c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/Data/Knowledge-Worker-Global-Salaries/source.md @@ -0,0 +1,681 @@ +# Knowledge Worker Global Compensation - Research Compilation + +**Source ID:** DS-00005 +**Record Created:** 2025-10-25 +**Last Updated:** 2025-10-25 +**Cataloger:** Substrate Data Curation +**Review Status:** Reviewed + +--- + +## Bibliographic Information + +### Title Statement +- **Main Title:** Knowledge Worker Global Compensation: Summary Table (2024-2025) +- **Subtitle:** Multi-Source Research Compilation on Global Knowledge Worker Salaries +- **Abbreviated Title:** Knowledge Worker Compensation +- **Variant Titles:** Global Tech Salaries, Knowledge Economy Compensation Data + +### Responsibility Statement +- **Publisher/Issuing Body:** Substrate Data Curation (Kai Personal AI Infrastructure) +- **Department/Division:** Multi-Agent Research System +- **Contributors:** 10 parallel AI research agents (Perplexity, Claude, Gemini researchers) +- **Contact Information:** Research compiled via automated research system + +### Publication Information +- **Place of Publication:** Digital research compilation +- **Date of First Publication:** 2025-10-19 +- **Publication Frequency:** On-demand research updates +- **Current Status:** Active + +### Edition/Version Information +- **Current Version:** 2025-10-19 research snapshot +- **Version History:** Initial research compilation +- **Versioning Scheme:** Date-based research snapshots + +--- + +## Authority Statement + +### Organizational Authority + +**Issuing Organization Analysis:** +- **Official Name:** Substrate Data Curation (Kai Personal AI Infrastructure) +- **Type:** Research compilation via multi-agent AI system +- **Established:** 2025 +- **Mandate:** Aggregate authoritative compensation data from multiple sources +- **Parent Organization:** Independent research project +- **Governance Structure:** Automated research with human validation + +**Domain Authority:** +- **Subject Expertise:** Aggregation of authoritative salary data from government agencies, consulting firms, industry reports +- **Recognition:** Synthesizes data from BLS (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), OECD, ILO, major consulting firms +- **Publication History:** Initial research compilation (2025) +- **Peer Recognition:** Sources include recognized authorities (BLS, OECD, Dice, Glassdoor, Robert Half) + +**Quality Oversight:** +- **Peer Review:** Multi-agent cross-validation (10 parallel agents) +- **Editorial Board:** Human review of aggregated findings +- **Scientific Committee:** Source validation against authoritative data providers +- **External Audit:** Not applicable (research compilation) +- **Certification:** None (data aggregation from certified sources) + +**Independence Assessment:** +- **Funding Model:** Independent research project +- **Political Independence:** No political affiliations +- **Commercial Interests:** None (non-commercial research) +- **Transparency:** Full source attribution; research methodology documented + +### Data Authority + +**Provenance Classification:** +- **Source Type:** Tertiary (aggregates secondary and primary sources) +- **Data Origin:** Multi-source aggregation from government agencies, consulting firms, industry reports +- **Chain of Custody:** Primary sources (BLS, OECD, ILO, consulting firms) → AI research agents → Data synthesis → Public documentation + +**Tertiary Source Characteristics:** +- Synthesizes data from 20+ primary and secondary sources +- Adds value through cross-validation and regional aggregation +- Provides confidence levels based on source quality +- Identifies data gaps and methodological limitations + +--- + +## Scope Note + +### Content Description + +**Subject Coverage:** +- **Primary Subjects:** Labor Economics, Knowledge Worker Compensation, Technology Sector Salaries, Global Workforce Statistics +- **Secondary Subjects:** AI/ML Premium Roles, Regional Salary Comparisons, Freelance Knowledge Work +- **Subject Classification:** + - LC: HD (Labor Economics), HB (Economic Theory) + - Dewey: 331.2 (Labor Economics - Wages) +- **Keywords:** knowledge workers, technology salaries, global compensation, tech workers, AI/ML roles, software engineer salaries, consulting compensation, STEM workers, professional services salaries + +**Geographic Coverage:** +- **Spatial Scope:** Global (U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America) +- **Countries/Regions Included:** United States, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, Singapore, Eastern Europe, China, India, Latin America +- **Geographic Granularity:** Country and regional aggregates +- **Coverage Completeness:** U.S. high (85% confidence); Global medium (65% confidence) +- **Notable Exclusions:** Africa, Middle East (limited data availability) + +**Temporal Coverage:** +- **Start Date:** 2024 (primary data year) +- **End Date:** 2025 (latest projections) +- **Historical Depth:** 1-2 years (snapshot with growth trends) +- **Frequency of Observations:** Annual salary data +- **Temporal Granularity:** Year-level +- **Time Series Continuity:** Not applicable (single research snapshot) + +**Population/Cases Covered:** +- **Target Population:** Global knowledge workers (~1+ billion estimated) +- **Inclusion Criteria:** Knowledge-intensive roles (software engineers, data scientists, consultants, healthcare professionals, financial analysts) +- **Exclusion Criteria:** Manual labor, routine clerical work, retail service workers +- **Coverage Rate:** U.S. ~100 million workers (38-42% of workforce); Global ~1+ billion +- **Sample vs. Census:** Aggregation of sample surveys and employment statistics + +**Variables/Indicators:** +- **Number of Variables:** 15+ compensation and workforce metrics +- **Core Indicators:** + - Total annual compensation by geography and sector + - Average/median salaries by role + - Year-over-year growth rates + - Workforce size estimates + - AI/ML premium percentages + - Freelance knowledge worker statistics +- **Derived Variables:** Total market value calculations, regional averages, growth trend projections +- **Data Dictionary Available:** Yes - see knowledge-worker-compensation-data.md + +### Content Boundaries + +**What This Source IS:** +- Comprehensive multi-source aggregation of knowledge worker compensation data +- Best available synthesis of U.S. knowledge worker salaries (high confidence) +- Useful global overview with regional estimates (medium confidence) +- Identifies data gaps and methodological limitations transparently + +**What This Source IS NOT:** +- NOT primary salary survey data (use BLS OEWS, Dice, Glassdoor directly) +- NOT real-time (2024-2025 snapshot; annual updates required) +- NOT granular below country/regional level (no city-specific data) +- NOT comprehensive for all countries (Africa, Middle East gaps) +- NOT peer-reviewed academic research (research compilation) + +**Comparison with Similar Sources:** + +| Source | Advantages Over This Source | Disadvantages vs. This Source | +|--------|----------------------------|-------------------------------| +| BLS OEWS (U.S. only) | Primary government data; high accuracy | U.S. only; no global coverage; annual lag | +| OECD Average Wages | Official international data; high credibility | Country-level only; no occupation-specific knowledge worker data | +| Dice Tech Salary Report | Tech sector depth; annual trends | U.S. tech only; narrow scope | +| Glassdoor Salaries | User-generated; granular roles | Self-reported bias; quality varies | +| Payscale/Robert Half | Consulting firm depth; market insights | Subscription models; narrower scope | + +--- + +## Access Conditions + +### Technical Access + +**API Information:** +- **Endpoint URL:** N/A (static research compilation) +- **API Type:** N/A +- **API Version:** N/A +- **OpenAPI/Swagger Spec:** N/A +- **SDKs/Libraries:** N/A + +**Authentication:** +- **Authentication Required:** No +- **Authentication Type:** None (public research documentation) +- **Registration Process:** Not applicable +- **Approval Required:** No +- **Approval Timeframe:** N/A + +**Rate Limits:** +- Not applicable (static document) + +**Query Capabilities:** +- Not applicable (static document) + +**Data Formats:** +- **Available Formats:** Markdown (knowledge-worker-compensation-data.md) +- **Format Quality:** Structured markdown tables +- **Compression:** Not compressed +- **Encoding:** UTF-8 + +**Download Options:** +- **Bulk Download:** Yes - markdown file +- **Streaming API:** No +- **FTP/SFTP:** No +- **Torrent:** No +- **Data Dumps:** Single markdown document + +**Reliability Metrics:** +- Not applicable (static research document) + +### Legal/Policy Access + +**License:** +- **License Type:** Research compilation (individual sources retain original licenses) +- **License Version:** N/A +- **License URL:** See individual source licenses (BLS: public domain, OECD: CC-BY, etc.) +- **SPDX Identifier:** Mixed (varies by source) + +**Usage Rights:** +- **Redistribution Allowed:** Yes (with source attribution) +- **Commercial Use Allowed:** Check individual source licenses +- **Modification Allowed:** Yes (with source attribution) +- **Attribution Required:** Yes - cite original sources +- **Share-Alike Required:** No + +**Cost Structure:** +- **Access Cost:** Free + +**Terms of Service:** +- **TOS URL:** N/A (research compilation) +- **Key Restrictions:** Cite original sources; verify currency of data +- **Liability Disclaimers:** Research compilation "as is"; users responsible for validating currency +- **Privacy Policy:** No personal data collected + +--- + +## Collection Development Policy Fit + +### Relevance Assessment + +**Substrate Mission Alignment:** +- **Human Progress Focus:** Knowledge worker compensation central to understanding economic progress and human capital value +- **Problem-Solution Connection:** + - Links to Problems: Wage stagnation, skills gaps, labor market inefficiencies + - Links to Solutions: Education investment, skills development, labor mobility +- **Evidence Quality:** Medium-High for U.S. (85% confidence); Medium for global (65% confidence) + +**Collection Priorities Match:** +- **Priority Level:** IMPORTANT - valuable for labor economics and human capital domain +- **Uniqueness:** Best available multi-source synthesis of global knowledge worker compensation +- **Comprehensiveness:** Fills critical gap for global knowledge economy salary data + +### Comparison with Holdings + +**Overlapping Sources:** +- None currently in Substrate + +**Unique Contribution:** +- Only global knowledge worker compensation dataset in Substrate +- Multi-source validation (20+ authoritative sources) +- Identifies data gaps and confidence levels transparently +- U.S. + global coverage in single compilation + +**Preferred Use Cases:** +- When global knowledge worker compensation overview needed +- Cross-country salary comparisons +- Understanding knowledge economy labor market +- AI/ML skills premium analysis + +--- + +## Technical Specifications + +### Data Model + +**Schema Documentation:** +- **Schema Type:** Markdown tables (structured text) +- **Schema URL:** knowledge-worker-compensation-data.md +- **Schema Version:** 2025-10-19 + +**Entity Types:** +- Geographic regions (U.S., Global, countries) +- Sectors (Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Professional Services) +- Roles (Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Consultant, etc.) +- Compensation metrics (average, median, growth rates) + +**Key Relationships:** +- Geography → Sector → Role → Compensation +- Time → Geography → Growth Rate + +**Primary Keys:** +- Composite: (Geography, Sector, Role, Year) + +**Foreign Keys:** +- Not applicable (summary tables) + +### Metadata Standards Compliance + +**Standards Followed:** +- [x] Dublin Core +- [ ] DCAT - not applicable +- [ ] Schema.org - not applicable +- [ ] SDMX - not applicable +- [ ] DDI - not applicable +- [ ] ISO 19115 - not applicable +- [ ] MARC - not applicable + +**Metadata Quality:** +- **Completeness:** 80% (source attribution comprehensive; some estimates) +- **Accuracy:** High for U.S. (85% confidence); Medium for global (65% confidence) +- **Consistency:** Good - standardized table format + +### API Documentation Quality + +**Documentation Assessment:** +- Not applicable (static research document) + +--- + +## Source Evaluation Narrative + +### Methodological Assessment + +**Data Collection Methodology:** + +**Sampling Design:** +- **Method:** Multi-source aggregation (not original sampling) +- **Sample Size:** Varies by source (BLS: millions of establishments; Dice: survey data) +- **Sampling Frame:** Aggregates from multiple sampling frames +- **Stratification:** By source methodology (varies) +- **Weighting:** Not applicable (summary compilation) + +**Data Collection Instruments:** +- **Instrument Type:** AI research agents querying authoritative sources +- **Validation:** Multi-agent cross-validation (10 parallel agents) +- **Question Wording:** Not applicable (secondary data aggregation) +- **Mode:** Web-based research + API queries + +**Quality Control Procedures:** +- **Field Supervision:** Automated multi-agent validation +- **Validation Rules:** Cross-source consistency checks +- **Consistency Checks:** Regional and sector-level validation +- **Verification:** Human review of aggregated findings +- **Outlier Treatment:** Flagged inconsistencies noted in research + +**Error Characteristics:** +- **Sampling Error:** Varies by source (BLS low; industry surveys higher) +- **Non-sampling Error:** Aggregation errors; definitional differences across sources +- **Known Biases:** U.S.-centric (better data coverage); self-reported bias in some sources +- **Accuracy Bounds:** U.S. ±5-10% (high confidence); Global ±15-30% (medium confidence) + +**Methodology Documentation:** +- **Transparency Level:** 4/5 (Comprehensive) +- **Documentation URL:** knowledge-worker-compensation-data.md (full source attribution) +- **Peer Review Status:** Multi-agent validation; not academic peer review +- **Reproducibility:** SPARQL/API queries documented; research snapshot date-stamped + +### Currency Assessment + +**Update Characteristics:** +- **Update Frequency:** On-demand research updates (not automated) +- **Update Reliability:** Requires manual re-research +- **Update Notification:** None (static snapshot) +- **Last Updated:** 2025-10-19 + +**Timeliness:** +- **Collection to Publication Lag:** Varies by source (BLS ~6 months; Dice ~1 month; OECD ~1 year) +- **Factors Affecting Timeliness:** Annual salary survey cycles; government reporting schedules +- **Historical Timeliness:** Single snapshot (not time series) + +**Currency for Different Uses:** +- **Real-time Analysis:** Unsuitable (static snapshot) +- **Recent Trends:** Suitable for 2024-2025 estimates +- **Historical Research:** Not applicable (single snapshot) + +### Objectivity Assessment + +**Potential Biases:** + +**Political Bias:** +- **Government Influence:** Government sources (BLS, OECD) professional independence +- **Editorial Stance:** Research compilation neutral +- **Political Pressure:** None + +**Commercial Bias:** +- **Funding Sources:** Consulting firms (Robert Half, Payscale) have commercial interests in salary data +- **Advertising Influence:** Not applicable +- **Proprietary Interests:** Some sources proprietary (Glassdoor, Payscale) + +**Cultural/Social Bias:** +- **Geographic Bias:** U.S.-centric (better data coverage); Western Europe overrepresented +- **Social Perspective:** Knowledge worker focus excludes non-knowledge sectors +- **Language Bias:** English-language sources predominate +- **Selection Bias:** "Knowledge worker" definition varies by source + +**Transparency:** +- **Bias Disclosure:** Data gaps acknowledged; confidence levels provided +- **Limitations Stated:** Comprehensive limitation documentation +- **Raw Data Available:** Source links provided; original data at individual sources + +### Reliability Assessment + +**Consistency:** +- **Internal Consistency:** Cross-source validation performed +- **Temporal Consistency:** Not applicable (single snapshot) +- **Cross-source Consistency:** Reasonable agreement for U.S. (±10%); wider variation globally + +**Stability:** +- **Definition Changes:** "Knowledge worker" definition varies by source +- **Methodology Changes:** Not applicable (single snapshot) +- **Series Breaks:** Not applicable + +**Verification:** +- **Independent Verification:** 10 parallel AI agents cross-validated findings +- **Replication Studies:** Not applicable (research compilation) +- **Audit Results:** Multi-agent validation; human review + +### Accuracy Assessment + +**Validation Evidence:** +- **Benchmark Comparisons:** U.S. BLS data cross-checked with Dice, Glassdoor (±10% agreement) +- **Coverage Assessments:** U.S. 85% confidence; Global 65% confidence +- **Error Studies:** Not applicable + +**Accuracy for Different Uses:** +- **Point Estimates:** Reliable for U.S. averages; moderate for global +- **Trend Analysis:** Limited (single snapshot with YoY growth rates) +- **Cross-sectional Comparison:** Reliable for U.S. sectors; moderate for cross-country +- **Sub-population Analysis:** Limited (sector-level; no demographics) + +--- + +## Known Limitations and Caveats + +### Coverage Limitations + +**Geographic Gaps:** +- Africa (minimal data available) +- Middle East (limited coverage) +- Rural areas (knowledge workers concentrated in urban centers) + +**Temporal Gaps:** +- Single snapshot (2024-2025) +- No historical time series + +**Population Exclusions:** +- Non-knowledge workers (by design) +- Informal economy knowledge workers +- Gig economy workers (partial coverage) + +**Variable Gaps:** +- Equity compensation not captured in most sources (stock options, RSUs) +- Benefits variation across countries +- Demographic breakdowns limited + +### Methodological Limitations + +**Sampling Limitations:** +- Varies by source (BLS high quality; self-reported surveys lower quality) +- Self-selection bias in Glassdoor, Payscale user-generated data + +**Measurement Limitations:** +- "Knowledge worker" definition inconsistent across sources +- Purchasing power parity adjustments not uniformly applied +- Exchange rate fluctuations affect cross-country comparisons + +**Processing Limitations:** +- Aggregation across sources with different methodologies +- Confidence levels estimated (not statistically rigorous) + +### Comparability Limitations + +**Cross-national Comparability:** +- Definitional differences (what constitutes "knowledge worker") +- PPP adjustments needed for true cost-of-living comparisons +- Tax and benefit systems vary (gross vs. net compensation) + +**Temporal Comparability:** +- Single snapshot (cannot assess trends) + +**Sub-group Comparability:** +- Limited demographic data (gender, race, education level) + +### Usage Caveats + +**Inappropriate Uses:** +1. **DO NOT use for precise individual salary negotiations** - broad averages only +2. **DO NOT assume global estimates are highly accurate** - medium confidence (65%) +3. **DO NOT use for historical trend analysis** - single snapshot +4. **DO NOT assume equity compensation included** - most sources cash compensation only +5. **DO NOT use without PPP adjustment** - cross-country comparisons need cost-of-living adjustment + +**Ecological Fallacy Risks:** +- National/sector averages do not reflect individual company or role compensation +- Regional averages mask within-country variation + +**Correlation vs. Causation:** +- Compensation levels do not imply causation +- Appropriate for descriptive analysis only + +--- + +## Recommended Use Cases + +### Ideal Applications + +**Research Questions Well-Suited:** +1. "What is the global knowledge worker compensation market size?" +2. "How do U.S. tech salaries compare to European tech salaries?" +3. "What is the AI/ML skills premium in 2025?" +4. "What percentage of the U.S. workforce are knowledge workers?" + +**Analysis Types Supported:** +- Descriptive statistics (compensation averages by geography/sector) +- Cross-country comparison (regional salary differences) +- Sector analysis (technology vs. finance vs. healthcare) +- Skills premium analysis (AI/ML vs. general software engineering) + +### Appropriate Contexts + +**Geographic Contexts:** +- U.S. national analysis (high confidence) +- Western Europe comparison (medium confidence) +- Global overview (medium confidence) + +**Temporal Contexts:** +- Current snapshot (2024-2025) +- Short-term growth trends (YoY) + +**Subject Contexts:** +- Knowledge economy labor markets +- Technology sector compensation +- STEM workforce analysis +- Consulting and professional services + +### Use Warnings + +**Avoid Using This Source For:** +1. **Individual salary negotiation** → Use role-specific Glassdoor, Payscale +2. **Historical trend analysis** → Single snapshot; need time series data +3. **Precise global estimates** → Medium confidence (65%); use OECD, ILO for official stats +4. **Equity compensation analysis** → Most sources exclude stock options/RSUs +5. **Demographic analysis** → Limited demographic breakdowns + +**Recommended Alternatives For:** +- U.S. official statistics → BLS OEWS (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) +- Global official statistics → OECD Average Wages, ILO Global Wage Report +- Tech sector depth → Dice Tech Salary Report, Stack Overflow Developer Survey +- Equity compensation → Carta Equity Report, Glassdoor total compensation +- Real-time data → Glassdoor, Payscale (updated continuously) + +--- + +## Citation + +### Preferred Citation Format + +**APA 7th:** +Substrate Data Curation. (2025, October 19). *Knowledge worker global compensation: Summary table (2024-2025)* [Research compilation]. https://github.com/danielmiessler/substrate + +**Chicago 17th:** +Substrate Data Curation. "Knowledge Worker Global Compensation: Summary Table (2024-2025)." Research compilation. October 19, 2025. https://github.com/danielmiessler/substrate. + +**MLA 9th:** +Substrate Data Curation. *Knowledge Worker Global Compensation: Summary Table (2024-2025)*. Research compilation, 19 Oct. 2025, github.com/danielmiessler/substrate. + +**Vancouver:** +Substrate Data Curation. Knowledge worker global compensation: summary table (2024-2025) [Internet]. Research compilation; 2025 Oct 19 [cited 2025 Oct 25]. Available from: https://github.com/danielmiessler/substrate + +**BibTeX:** +```bibtex +@misc{substrate_knowledge_worker_2025, + author = {{Substrate Data Curation}}, + title = {Knowledge Worker Global Compensation: Summary Table (2024-2025)}, + year = {2025}, + month = {October}, + howpublished = {Research compilation}, + url = {https://github.com/danielmiessler/substrate}, + note = {Accessed: 2025-10-25; Multi-source aggregation via 10 parallel AI research agents} +} +``` + +### Data Citation Principles + +Following FORCE11 Data Citation Principles: +- **Importance:** Research compilation is citable output; cite original sources when possible +- **Credit and Attribution:** Citations credit both compilation and original sources (BLS, OECD, etc.) +- **Evidence:** Citations enable readers to verify compensation claims +- **Unique Identification:** Date + version for exact reproducibility +- **Access:** Citation provides access to research compilation +- **Persistence:** Static snapshot preserved; future updates versioned +- **Specificity and Verifiability:** Research date ensures snapshot reproducibility +- **Interoperability:** Standard citation formats for reference managers +- **Flexibility:** Adaptable to various research contexts + +**IMPORTANT:** Always cite original sources (BLS, OECD, Dice, etc.) for primary data claims. This compilation provides aggregated overview with source attribution. + +--- + +## Version History + +### Current Version +- **Version:** 2025-10-19 Research Snapshot +- **Date:** 2025-10-19 +- **Changes:** Initial multi-source research compilation (10 parallel AI agents) + +### Previous Versions +- None (initial research) + +--- + +## Review Log + +### Internal Reviews +- **Date:** 2025-10-25 | **Reviewer:** Substrate Data Curation | **Status:** Approved | **Notes:** Initial catalog entry; research compilation with transparent methodology + +### Quality Checks +- **Last Metadata Validation:** 2025-10-25 +- **Last Authority Verification:** 2025-10-25 (source attribution verified) +- **Last Link Check:** 2025-10-25 +- **Last Access Test:** 2025-10-25 (markdown file accessible) + +--- + +## Related Resources + +### Cross-References + +**Related Substrate Entities:** +- **Problems:** + - Wage stagnation + - Skills gaps + - Labor market inefficiencies +- **Solutions:** + - Education investment + - Skills development programs + - Labor mobility initiatives +- **Organizations:** + - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics + - OECD + - International Labour Organization +- **Other Data Sources:** + - DS-00002: U.S. GDP (economic output context) + - DS-00003: U.S. Inflation (real wage purchasing power) + +**External Resources:** +- **Alternative Sources:** + - BLS OEWS: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ + - OECD Average Wages: https://data.oecd.org/earnwage/average-wages.htm + - ILO Global Wage Report: https://www.ilo.org/global/research/global-reports/global-wage-report/ +- **Complementary Sources:** + - Dice Tech Salary Report: https://www.dice.com/recruiting/ebooks/tech-salary-report/ + - Glassdoor Salaries: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/ + - Stack Overflow Developer Survey: https://survey.stackoverflow.co/ +- **Source Comparison Studies:** + - Academic research on knowledge worker compensation trends + +### Additional Documentation + +**User Guides:** +- knowledge-worker-compensation-data.md (detailed summary tables) +- Full research report: https://gist.github.com/danielmiessler/2dc039762a202b083753b1400452614d + +**Research Using This Source:** +- Initial research compilation (2025) + +**Methodology Papers:** +- Research methodology: Multi-agent AI research system (10 parallel agents) +- Sources: BLS, OECD, ILO, Dice, Glassdoor, Robert Half, Payscale, industry reports + +--- + +## Cataloger Notes + +**Internal Notes:** +- Unique tertiary source; multi-agent research compilation +- U.S. data high confidence (85%); Global medium confidence (65%) +- Future updates require re-research (not automated) +- Consider annual update schedule (October/November) +- Equity compensation gap noted (most sources exclude stock options/RSUs) + +**To Do:** +- [ ] Annual update (October 2026) with new research cycle +- [ ] Consider adding demographic breakdowns if data becomes available +- [ ] Explore equity compensation data sources (Carta, Glassdoor total comp) +- [ ] Add Africa and Middle East data if sources improve + +**Questions for Review:** +- Should this be updated quarterly or annually? +- How to handle exchange rate fluctuations in cross-country comparisons? +- Should we add PPP-adjusted values? + +--- + +**END OF SOURCE RECORD** diff --git a/Data/Knowledge-Worker-Global-Salaries/update.log b/Data/Knowledge-Worker-Global-Salaries/update.log new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f77d3ca --- /dev/null +++ b/Data/Knowledge-Worker-Global-Salaries/update.log @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] === Update Check Started === +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Source: Knowledge Worker Global Compensation +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Source ID: DS-00005 +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] NOTE: This data source requires manual research via multi-agent AI system. +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] This script validates data freshness and documents the update process. +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Current research date: October 19, 2025 +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Research age: 6 days (0 months) +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] ✅ Research is current (< 6 months old) +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Validating data file structure... +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] ✅ All required sections present +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Data source citations: 58 references found +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] ✅ Adequate source citations +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Updating source record... +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Source record updated (validation timestamp) +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] +Update Check Summary: +- Timestamp: 2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z +- Research Date: October 19, 2025 +- Data File: Present +- Structure Validation: PASSED +- Source Citations: 58 found +- Manual Update Required: No (current) + +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Checking for git repository... +[2025-10-25T00:47:04.763Z] Git repository detected - committing validation update...