Salary Negotiations

I definitely feel like AI is less buzzword and actual technology which will change things, but how will this tie into our salaries? Do you see companies paying less because we can use AI to do more? O… more

I’ve had offers where the company was more flexible on sign-on bonus than base pay, and I wasn’t sure which to prioritize long term. How do you decide what to negotiate harder for?

I’ve been told a role’s budget was tight, but the responsibilities kept expanding during interviews. I’m curious how others push back on compensation when scope grows but the salary supposedly can’t.

I’m trying to evaluate some criteria for compensation. How much is a “brand name” company worth to you? Would you rather be paid less working for a big brand, or paid more working for a smaller / less… more

I’ve shared my salary expectations early in the interview process before fully understanding the role, and later realized I may have anchored too low. I’m curious how others handle renegotiating if ne… more

I tried to negotiate my salary, and the recruiter basically shut me down. They told me they wanted to start on the right foot, and they made it feel like I was being difficult by asking. I really want… more

Hi - can anyone give me the going rate for computer tech people in the Sarasota area? Thank you!!!

When asked your salary requirements do you say a range or just throw out a number? Which is best?

What’s your best advice for when to bring up salary? Before the offer? After?

I am a paralegal in Santa Barbara, have been a paralegal for almost 5 years, and have my certification from UCSB as well as a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. I am in my final year of law school … more

It really sucks this even is a possible option but does anyone find more career success from having more than one job/source of income? Is this something companies see as valuable?

When a recruiter brings up salary really early in the process, like before you know what the job really entails, what do you say? I was asked this and felt kind of caught off guard. Do you give a rang… more

I am applying for a contract position on a 1099 @ $52.50 hr. I was asked, if hired full-time, what my salaried rate would be. I asked Google, and it suggested that I should multiply the contract rate … more

If you were on the other side, what would you need to hear to be convinced to give someone a salary increase? I think confidence goes a long way.

For those in Dallas TX can you tell me what's your salary is like for a Sr People Analyst role with 2-3 years of experience?

I think part of why I find it so hard to negotiate a salary is I just have no confidence with it, I’ve never had to do it in the past so it’s quite intimidating. For people who have been doing it for … more

My VP just granted my request for a 5% raise, but told me she doesn’t want me negotiating at future annual reviews. She said it sets an awkward precedent, even though she's now helping me build a … more

My husband and I were comparing notes and with a few solid data points around time and cost savings, we’ve both been able to secure promotions with a > 20% raise in the last two years. What data or… more

I don’t dislike my job but starting to think about moving. However the roles I’m getting interviews for pay 5-10k more base, and a discretionary bonus between 10-15%. On the low end this is a 14% sala… more

If a company offers me $55k for an AutoCad entry drafting role and I have 1-2 years of prior relevant experience, is it reaching to ask for the average between $65k-$72k. I am living in Orange County,… more

I asked for an additional $5k after I got my offer, how long does it typically take to go through the hoops to get a response?

Have you ever ended an interview during the interview for any reason? I had a friend once get so offended by how the recruiter was speaking to him that he just ended the zoom call!

I’m wondering how much my degree is really coming into my jobs, have people seen more success due to what they ended up studying at university or is having a degree enough for most places?

During a phone call with a recruiter I was asked my salary expectations. I said $85k-$90k which is within the posted range of $66k-$106k. When I said the amount there seemed to be a long pause by the … more

I’m looking for advice on negotiating while unemployed. I’ve been out of work for almost a year and just got an offer, but I feel like the company knows I’m desperate. I want to stand my ground on my … more

Most jobs I’ve applied to don’t have a salary window on their offers, even if this is the case have you been able to go into interviews and negotiate a salary anyway?

I’ve been told during an offer that my compensation was based on internal leveling rather than my experience alone, which limited flexibility. I’m curious how others have successfully negotiated when … more

I’ve been struggling with applying for jobs recently, it’s hard to find the motivation when my job is fine even though I definitely want to move on, are there any negotiating tips I can add to my arse… more

I've received what I think is a good job offer, but they are demanding an answer by tomorrow. It feels incredibly rushed, and I haven’t even had a chance to look at the benefits and salary enough … more

What is your best advice on salary negotiation for someone out of college. I have had about 2 years of relevant work experience prior to graduating college, which makes me believe I am slightly above… more

The position regarding the salary (low salary) is back on the table. I've been advised to speak to the hiring manager. Any tips on how to persuade the hiring manager to set the salary range wher… more

I applied for a job that would be a perfect fit for me. After a discussion with a recruiter was told that even though the job posting said between 21 and 35$, that the highest they could offer with my… more

How do you negotiate a salary when new contractor coming in won't budge. New company came in and low balled everyone between 10 - 20k. Doing same job but for a lot less pay.

Not sure if I made a mistake here. I’m applying for junior data science / ML roles in the Midwest and gave a salary range of $35-45/hour during an initial call. I’m wondering if that’s underselling or… more

I’ve gone into salary negotiations without another offer as leverage, which made me unsure how hard to push. I’m curious how others approach negotiating pay when they’re genuinely excited about the ro… more

I’ve been told before that a salary range was “non-negotiable,” but later learned others came in higher. I’m wondering how people assess whether a range is truly fixed versus just an opening position.

I’ve had situations where compensation details only became clear after a verbal offer, and I wasn’t sure how much room there was to reopen the conversation. I’m curious how others have handled salary … more

I’ve been waiting on an interview response for a week now and it’s infuriating! How long do you think is too long and I should just give up on this one?

Hi I’m in the final stages of an interview at Apple! I have never worked for fang companies before and not sure how much compensation I should expect it is for sap functional engineer role supply chai… more

I’ve noticed that when my background doesn’t look textbook for a role, compensation discussions can feel more constrained. I’m curious how others have negotiated salary when they didn’t match every bo… more