FAQ on WPJM job salary dynamic tag

Q: Why isn’t the salary showing up?

Check these common issues:

• Verify both salary amount and currency are set in the job listing
• Ensure you are editing a job listing template
• Check if you are previewing with a valid job listing
• Verify the global currency setting in WP Job Manager if no job-specific currency is set

Q: The formatting looks wrong

This might happen because:

• The salary is entered in an unexpected format in the backend
• The thousands/decimal separators don’t match your locale
• The currency symbol might need different positioning for your locale
• The optional space between amount and currency is off by default — enable it if you need e.g. 50.000 € instead of 50.000€

Q: How do I show the salary unit (e.g. “/ Year”)?

• Open the Job Salary dynamic tag settings
• Set Format to “With Job Currency” or “Fully Formatted” (not Raw Amount)
• Enable “Show Salary Unit”
• Optionally change the Unit Separator (default: /)

The unit comes from the job listing (_job_salary_unit) or, if empty, from the WP Job Manager default salary unit setting.

Q: Can I show salary ranges?

Yes, enter the range in the salary field as you want it displayed (e.g., “50000-60000”). Consider these formatting options:

• Raw Amount: Shows exactly what you entered
• With Currency: Adds the currency symbol
• Fully Formatted: Applies thousand separators to both numbers

Best Practices

• Use consistent salary formats across all job listings
• Always set a job-specific currency when dealing with multiple currencies
• Consider your locale when choosing separator formats
• Set a meaningful empty message for jobs without salary information