Salary Negotiations

Just received an offer from a nonprofit, but they're saying the salary is fixed and non-negotiable. I really like the role, but the pay is much less than I expected. Has anyone had luck negotiatin… more

When creating a CV, how far back in your experience should you start leaving jobs off? Or is it application dependant?

Just had a final interview go great—then got an offer that was 15% below market for my role and experience. I countered with data from salary sites and a few local benchmarks, and they immediately cam… more

When negotiating a job offer with another offer, should I screenshot and show proof of the 1st offer?

They accepted my salary counter, which is amazing, but the 10-day vacation benefit keeps nagging at me. Should I go back and ask for more PTO or call it a win? I don't want them rethinking everyth… more

negotiating as a freelance producer for in house in NYC. What should my day rate be? 29 y.o, some experience.

When negotiating for salary, do you negotiate for gross or net or just the basic without allowances (with allowances coming in later)?

A close friend put in a referral for me at their workplace, and I have an interview there next week. If it goes well and they extend an offer, is it weird to negotiate? I'm worried that if I try t… more

I once had two offers come in around the same time — one with a higher salary but less flexibility, and one with better work-life balance. It was hard to know how much weight to give compensation vers… more

When I switched from an individual contributor role into management, I wasn’t sure how much higher to aim in my salary ask. The market data didn’t feel like a perfect comparison, and I didn’t want to … more

Would you stay in a job with lower pay but a good office and vibe instead of taking higher paying job with a worse vibe? Could you leverage the offer to get more pay?

I work as an Research and development department in a sports Nutrition Manufacturing company, My main job is to make a capsule profile for new products and also do scientific Analysis for new incomin… more

I just had a recruiter tell me my “comp expectations are higher than the role’s budget,” but didn’t actually share the range. I get wanting to stay within limits, but it feels like they’re negotiating… more

After starting one job, I realized there were opportunities to revisit compensation once I proved myself — but I wasn’t sure how soon was too soon to bring it up. I didn’t want to seem ungrateful, but… more

I have regular one on one meetings with my boss and quarterly skip-level meetings. The meetings are always positive, so I want to start the conversation towards a promotion. What are some of the key q… more

Do you think new grads have an opportunity to negotiate at all? Have internship experience, but not full time. How could you ask for more without necessarily having experience

I just got a job offer. The salary that they’re offering is literally the starting base (lower end 6 figures, they mentioned the starting base salary in the job posting). Any tips on negotiating for a… more

Where do I stand with this….

Of the 3 managers at my work place, I am currently the longest serving, most experienced, and most capable. But I am also the lowest paid.

1 manager got promoted a year after me (starti… more

What’s the best industry to negotiate salaries? I think tech has got to be the most flexible

Have you ever practiced an interview and role played with someone else? I’ve found role playing to be a great tool for a number of things

I just accepted a new offer and I couldn’t believe how much the hiring process has changed in the last 10 years. My last job search in 2015 took about 2 months. From resume submission to start date wa… more

Just finished a third interview and the recruiter casually mentioned they’re “re-evaluating compensation bands.” I’m not sure if that’s a good sign or corporate speak for “don’t expect much.” Has anyo… more

I have a friend who has been job searching for over a year! Have you ever had a long stretch of unsuccessful interviews? How do you motivate yourself to persevere?

I’ve noticed that some recruiters are super transparent about pay early on, while others avoid the topic until the very end. I always struggle with whether to ask sooner or wait for them to bring it u… more

I received my first offer after being unemployed for 6 months, but it's $20k less than my previous job. I really need the income, but hate feeling like I'm being lowballed. I'm running out… more

Who do you turn to for advice in your job search? I have an old manager from a prior job who is always happy to pick up my calls and give the best advice

Should I always be honest to new employers about what I was previously paid or should I fluff the numbers a bit in hopes of getting g a bit more money?

How do you explain being fired from your previous position to interviewers? Context: I was working remote for 4 years and company was sold had new supervisors/managers with different expectations whic… more

How much does eggs up grill pay per hour for dishwashers and how many hours a week?

This may seem a silly question to many, but would you leave a job you’ve been at for 10+ years and grown a team to take a 50% plus pay increase elsewhere? The new company is reputable, but the divisio… more

If wages are stagnating all over surely this is a bad economic sign, what do you think the consequences of this will be?

I’ve been unemployed for about 8 months due to a restructure at my last company. During the hiring process at a new company, HR actually mentioned my need for a job when I tried to negotiate 10% above… more

I am a Client Success Manager with 32 years' experience in IT in the NYC area. I worked at the same company for 20 years and then got laid off. I was out of work for a year and had spent my seve… more

Don’t just ask for more money — ask for more value.
Example: “Based on my skills and the impact I’ll bring to this role, a fair range would be ___.”
What’s the best line you’ve ever used in a negotiatio… more

I recently finished a final interview and got the classic “we’ll circle back soon with details.” It’s been a week—no update, no rejection, just silence. Is it normal for salary talks to stall this lon… more

Good morning, everyone-I am new here on Glass Door. I am looking for what is the average salary for a Director of Safety and Compliance position.

Haven't heard back from the recruiter since I countered. It's been 2 days with no response. Is this a bad sign? Should I reach out or give it more time? I don't want to seem desperate, but… more

Risk manager at British banks such as Lloyds/Barclays . Is 80k for someone with 9 years experience at US firms competitive?

What are salary benefits you think see important that most people tend to overlook?