Splatoon 3: Salmon Ranks (explained)

Splatoon 3 brings more color fun with some returning and updated features. One of the returning game modes in Splatoon 3 is Salmon Run. In this case, you have to defeat the salmon, collect the golden eggs and give them to Mr. Grizz. Grizzco Industries rewards and ranks you based on your performance. However, learn all about how Salmon Run Next Wave ranks are determined in Splatoon 3 in our detailed guide on the subject.

Salmon Run ranks explained in Splatoon 3

The ranking system in Salmon Run is very different from other Splatoon game modes. Depending on the level of your work, you get a position or rank. Check out these points to learn more about these ranks:

• There are 5 professions or ranks in Splatoon 3:
  • Intern – includes 2 textbooks
  • Student
  • part-time
  • Getter
  • excellent student
  • Profreshional – includes 4 levels: (0-99), (100-199), (200-299) and (300-999)
• Trainees eventually become pros once their stats increase. Each successful shift (wave) increases your statistics by 20 points.
• The change is considered successful after the required number of golden eggs has been collected.
• In Splatoon 3, waves become more difficult as you level up in Salmon Run.
• The rank indicator changes when you lose in a wave:
  • Wave 1 – Losing in the first wave reduces the indicator by 20 points. Disconnecting in the middle of the wave will reduce the stat by 10 points. Basically, losing a match with a disabled player cuts the total stats earned by half.
  • Wave 2 – Losing in the second wave reduces the indicator by 10 points. Shutdown in the middle of the second wave will reduce it by half, which will be 5 points.
  • Wave 3 – no change in statistics.
• Positions or ranks in Salmon Run also provide a percentage of salary that is added to the score at the end of each wave. It also helps to earn bonuses faster.
• With an increase in the statistics of a position or rank by 20 points, the percentage of wages increases by 5%.
• At the end of each wave, you receive Grizzco points (p), which are calculated as follows:
• Grizzco Points = Job Score (Total Golden Eggs + Total Power Eggs divided by 200) times each player’s salary percentage.

That’s all you need to know about how rank is determined in Salmon Run in Splatoon 3.