Salary Distribution by Role — Free Dot Plot Template
This template maps median salary against job title as a clean dot plot, so the pay gap between roles reads at a glance. The sample data climbs from Analyst ($58k) and Designer ($65k) through Developer ($85k) and Manager ($95k) up to Director, VP, CTO, and CEO at $250k — making the steepening jumps toward the top of the org easy to spot. It is a ready-made starting point for visualizing your own compensation bands without building a chart from scratch.
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This template maps median salary against job title as a clean dot plot, so the pay gap between roles reads at a glance. The sample data climbs from Analyst ($58k) and Designer ($65k) through Developer ($85k) and Manager ($95k) up to Director, VP, CTO, and CEO at $250k — making the steepening jumps toward the top of the org easy to spot. It is a ready-made starting point for visualizing your own compensation bands without building a chart from scratch.
It's a ready-made Dot Plot you can open and edit in seconds — replace the sample numbers with your own, restyle it, and download a publication-ready image, all free and in your browser.
Template Data
This template ships with the sample data below. Open it in the editor to swap in your own figures:
| Role | Salary |
|---|---|
| Analyst | 58 |
| Designer | 65 |
| Developer | 85 |
| Manager | 95 |
| Director | 120 |
| VP | 155 |
| CTO | 190 |
| CEO | 250 |
When to Use This Template
- HR and compensation analysts presenting median pay bands by job title to leadership
- Founders and hiring managers benchmarking salaries from Analyst up to executive roles before making offers
- Recruiters and career-content writers illustrating how pay scales across a typical org ladder
How to Use It
- Open the template — click "Open This Template in the Editor" to load it with its sample data.
- Edit the data — type your own labels and values, or paste a column straight from a spreadsheet.
- Customize & export — pick colors, add a title, then download as PNG, SVG, or PDF. No signup, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the sample salaries and job titles with my own?
Yes. Click Open in editor and edit the data directly — change the role names, swap in your own median salary figures, add or remove rows, and recolor the dots. The chart updates instantly as you type, no signup required.
Is it really free, and how do I save the finished chart?
It is completely free with no account needed. Everything runs in your browser, and when you are done you can export the dot plot as a PNG, SVG, or PDF to drop into a deck, report, or job posting.
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