What does "DOE" stand for in relation to salary?

DOE stands for "depends on experience," meaning that the salary can vary depending on an applicant's experience level. Typically, the more experience and skill an applicant has, the more the salary. DOQ is a variant meaning "depends on qualifications."

This acronym can be frustrating to applicants who would rather just know what their salary will be when applying for a position. However, average salaries for a particular career can be researched on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website before applying to a job. Having a good grasp of one's individual skills and experience level is vital when applying to a DOE position.