The Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides a standardized interface enabling AI systems to securely access external data sources in real time. Salary.com's Job Match leverages this protocol to empower AI applications—such as chatbots, copilots, and agents—with precise, verified compensation insights from Salary.com's extensive database. This allows companies to move beyond generic AI responses, ensuring accurate, up-to-date salary information for roles like Software Engineer II in specific locations, directly within AI conversations, without exposing raw proprietary datasets.