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Wage offered on listing different from wage offered at interview?

I applied for a job on careerbuilder.com with a staffing agency. The details of the job are that a firm that they're hiring for has given them a huge project to hire 30-some people. My recruiter and her boss are putting up all these listings on the boards to fill those spots. The rate offered on the listing was $13/hour entry level and $14/hour for 1+ year experience. Then I went in for the interview and the lady told me it was really $12. I got the job, and started signing papers (nothing to the effect of a wage agreement though) Now I'm seeing the listings up again and it's the $13 and $14/hour like i knew i saw. I'm definitely going to confront her about this, but how should I go about it? I really need the job, and I'm not ready to lose it. All taken care of. Called her and it turns out the manager WAS wrong. Making an extra 1000 this year. Thanks for the answers.

Public Comments

1. Temp agencies that post on the job boards always list the wage you "could" get, not what the wage actually will be. When you confront them they are going to tell you that you didn't have enough experience, didn't get a high enough score on the testing, or didn't meet some other requirement. It's just a game really. Never expect the wage you see on a temp listing, it will always be lower unless you have a ton of experience and score high on their tests.
2. You should have called them on it before you took the job, by just asking the question. Sometimes it is listed incorrectly by the job service and all you're aking for is clarification. You can still do that. If it's an incorrect listing the company who hired you will want to know. You should be able to ask about it at the very least but there's not guarantee the $12 will change.
3. There is probably little you can do, other than imply you will quit if they dont increase the salary - and they really want you enough to pay the extra. You accepted the job at $12/hour, so they know you are willing to work for that. But - you know they are able to pay more, so work hard, prove yourself and then ask for a raise. If you complain at this point it won't look good for you. If you really want to try for the $13 or $14, very nicely bring up the advertised rate and ask if there is the potential for you to get the increase if you prove yourself. Good luck