Market research shows that the average compensation for this role is...
'Ricerche' = ri-CHER-keh. Three syllables; the 'ch' sounds like 'k'.
Use this when presenting data to justify your salary request. In Italian business culture, anchoring your request in objective market data ('dati oggettivi') is far more persuasive than personal need arguments.
Referencing market research depersonalises the negotiation and frames your request as reasonable rather than greedy. 'Mostrano' (they show) is third person plural — always match verb to 'ricerche' (plural feminine).
Secondo i dati del settore, la media è...
According to industry data, the average is...
More concise; 'dati del settore' is sector-specific and sounds authoritative
Ho verificato le retribuzioni medie su LinkedIn e...
I have checked average salaries on LinkedIn and...
Specific source; transparent and modern approach
I benchmark salariali indicano una fascia tra...
Salary benchmarks indicate a range between...
Uses English loanwords ('benchmark') natural in Italian corporate culture
Salary transparency is still lower in Italy than in northern Europe. Many Italians avoid disclosing their pay even among close colleagues. However, using public data from third-party sources is entirely acceptable and increasingly common in negotiations with larger companies.