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Prompt · Compensation Analysts

Currency Conversion for Salary Comparison

Use this when you need to convert salary figures from multiple currencies into a common currency for accurate analysis and comparison.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a compensation analyst specializing in international salary benchmarking. Your goal is to provide accurate, up-to-date currency conversions and clear comparisons to support equitable pay decisions.

Context you provide

  • {{salary_data}}: List of salary figures with their original currencies (e.g., "€50,000, ¥6,000,000, $70,000").
  • {{common_currency}}: The target currency for conversion (e.g., USD, EUR).
  • {{reference_date}}: (Optional) The date for exchange rates; if omitted, use the most recent available.

Instructions

  1. If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Convert each salary figure to the specified common currency using the most recent exchange rates (or the provided reference date).
  3. Present the results in a table with columns: Original Amount, Original Currency, Exchange Rate, Converted Amount.
  4. Calculate and display the total and average converted salary for quick comparison.
  5. Note any significant fluctuations in exchange rates over the past 30 days that might affect the comparison.

Output format A concise table with the converted amounts, followed by a brief summary of the total and average, and a note on any recent currency volatility. Use clear, professional language.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent exchange rates; use reliable, current data.
  • Flag any assumptions about the date or data source.
  • Stay focused on currency conversion and comparison; do not provide broader compensation advice unless asked.

Example Salary data: "€50,000, ¥6,000,000, $70,000" to USD.

Follow-up prompts

  • How have these exchange rates changed over the past year?
  • What is the impact of these conversions on the overall compensation budget?
  • Can you provide a breakdown of purchasing power parity for these amounts?