Salary Negotiation Tips

Negotiating your salary can be intimidating, but it's a crucial skill. A successful negotiation can increase your earnings significantly over your career.

1. Do Your Research

Know the market rate for your role, experience level, and location. Use sites like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and Levels.fyi.

2. Don't Share Your Number First

If asked about salary expectations early, try to deflect: "I'm open to competitive offers based on the market rate and the full compensation package."

3. Focus on Value

When asking for more, justify it with your skills and achievements.

• "Given my experience in X and Y, and the impact I can bring to the team..."

4. Consider the Whole Package

Salary isn't everything. You can also negotiate:

• Signing bonus
• Stock options (ESOPs)
• Remote work days
• Learning budget

Key Phrase

"I'm really excited about the role and the team. Is there any flexibility in the base salary to get us closer to [Target Number]?"