Looks like your earning somewhat more than $19 per hour which, on the surface, doesn't sound too bad.  The real question that you need to answer, however, is whether or not you're able to meet all your everyday financial obligations on that level of income.  So, if I were you, I'd figure out what my monthly expenses are over the last several months and come up with a monthly average expense figure.  Take that amount times 12 and you should have a fair idea of what level of income you need and below which you cannot go in order to stay afloat financially.  Call that "can't go below" amount X.  Add about $10K to X to come up with a range in which you at least need to be in order to survive and maybe even save a little.  You may never have to tell anybody what this income range is, but I think YOU need to know what it is as a basis upon which to make more informed salary decisions.  It's a range that can, at least, be used as a reference point as you evaluate job and salary offers. 

Paul W. Barada

The Negotiation Expert