Salary range of $40k-$150k — what does a huge range mean?
5.3%
of the total ghost score rides on this one signal (6 of 114 points)
Why it matters
A range where the top is double the bottom (or more) usually means the range was written to satisfy a transparency law, not to describe a budgeted seat. It can also mean the 'role' is really several undefined roles — another pipeline pattern.
What it looks like
'$40,000 - $150,000', '$30 - $90 per hour' — a ceiling 2x+ the floor.
Can you even see it before applying?
Visible on 2 of 10 major boards (partial on 8, hidden on 0) — see the board coverage map.
What to do about it
Ask where in the range the approved budget actually sits for someone with your experience. A funded role has a number; a ghost role has a shrug.
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