Salary Negotiations

In your experience if a recruiter tells you a range, and it’s 10k below what you’d accept, how likely is it that you’d actually get the 10k vs. Maybe 1-5k more? On a call I didn’t give out a number fi… more

B35 inner-band promotion salary adjustment expectations?

I received an offer for a B35 inner-band promotion. I was advised that the salary adjustment would be 0–5%; however, in speaking with peers who … more

Hi, here is my offer from AMD for SMTS level in Austin:

Field: ASIC Physical Design

Base: $230K
RSUs:$270k / 4 yrs
Bonus: 19%
Sign-on: $55k

Currently at staff level.

YOE: 9.5

For those that have been around a while- do you find salary negotiations to be easier or harder during a recession? I changed jobs a couple time during the Great Recession and I had to take whatever I… more

Okay, are we answering “what’s your desired salary” on job applications with actual salary ranges or still something like, “Negotiable”? I have been researching this and there’s a mix of everything. O… more

Recently promoted to Senior Ops Manager after a glowing performance review and a 1.5yrs in the role and winning an award. But only came with a $5k raise, bringing my comp to $100k base +$20k bonus.

Whe… more

My role has changed so much over the past 2 years that I can scarcely call it the one I initially applied for! Has this ever been off putting to you or do you welcome the extra experience for your CV?

A recruiter just told me their offer is final and they can’t budge on the salary. I really like the team and the job I'll be handling, so I’m kind of torn. Do companies actually pull offers if you… more

Do you conduct your salary negotiations on the phone or in person? I have always had that conversation on the phone but I’ve heard of people coming in to review paperwork and wait until then to discus… more

Had an interview with a company that a good friend referred me to. However, the salary is too low to pay my bills and be comfortable.

I also have a laughable part-time job that doesn't even pay minimum wage! … more

I've been underpaid for so long that I don't even know how to ask for a real salary now that I'm interviewing for higher-paying jobs. I'm used to basing my worth on my last paycheck. W… more

In your experience, how much has a notice period stopped you from getting a job? Has it ever been too long where a company wanted someone to start sooner?

For those who recently had a successful salary negotiation- how did it go? What advice would you have for the rest of us?

My company has frozen our pay rises again for another year in a row now, it’s frustrating but apparently the most anyone ever gets is only 3%! Should I be annoyed or is this not an amount of money to … more

My head is constantly spinning trying to think about how to increase my salary. Do I try to get promoted, job hop, start a side hustle…and then what are the trade offs with leaving vs. staying. It all… more

Do you think physical appearance plays into salary negations? We just filled a role on my team with someone who, despite extensive experience, was given an offer much lower than I expected. They do ha… more

Has anyone ever tried negotiating for professional education sponsorship? I'm interested the Columbia CIO Program or the Wharton Global C-Suite Program, but I would like to leverage corporate sponsorship to o… more

How much does a compliance analyst earn ? worked as a Project Manger was making around 105 3 years ago and I took a break . I’m now offered this role . what’s the pay . Can I get around 105-110 ?

I’ve had three interviews, and in each one I was asked for my salary expectations. I prefer not to provide a number because it could place me below, above, or entirely outside the company’s approved b… more

Ok I’m highly underpaid and my company is struggling financially. I’m not landing interviews so I can’t seem to move on from here. Are there successful strategies you have used to propose a pay increa… more

Since I’m looking for a place to build a career, I'm interested in how the pay evolves after the first year. I want to frame it as planning for my future rather than just asking for more money rig… more

I really want to get a remote job, I just hate commuting to the office so much I might even be willing to take a pay deduction! Is that a good trade off for you or do you like being in the office when… more

At first impression on scouting potential companies' websites to work at, what is your thoughts on companies with a dedicated page towards showing leadership roles vs companies who prioritize show… more

At what point in the process do you bring up salary negotiations as a junior hire in MBB/Boutique Consulting?

E.g., is it a good idea to raise it on the initial phone call with the job offer? Should I … more

If you had to go into the office 3 times a week vs. currently working remotely, how much more would you need to get paid? My commute is an hour each way and I’m trying to anchor what makes sense. One … more

It took forever, but I finally received a job offer related to my degree after graduating last May as an operations coordinator. The offer is $50k, but I really need to get that up to $55k. Since we n… more

I’m considering a role on a brand-new team where expectations and workload aren’t fully defined yet, which makes me think carefully about compensation. How have you approached salary negotiations in s… more

Someone told me I was “out of touch” when I said anything less than a 15% increase wasn’t a real promotion. In your experience, what’s the average increase for an internal promotion?

Who would know what a good starting rate for a Concrete Superintendent would be in Tampa, FL?

I’ve been in processes where I knew I was overqualified but excited about the role for other reasons. Do you lean into that to negotiate higher pay, or worry it works against you?

I just got an offer for $120k. I told them that was my number on the first call, so they met it, but now that I’m seeing the total benefits package, that win doesn't feel as big. The insurance pre… more

How do you explain your value when you work in an enabling function and don’t directly impact company profits? I’ve tried to take on cost-savings projects, but so far nothing had had substantial finan… more

Hi everyone, hopefully this is the right bowl: What salary range would you provide for a role that starts $30k above your last role (assume your documented/quantified work achievements satisfy 90% of … more

Would you consider it a deal breaker for a new hire to ask to push out their start date 2 weeks? Conversely, would it be a red flag if the manager refused?

When a company has a strong quarter or year, it can feel like a window for compensation conversations — but I’m never sure how direct to be. Do you time salary discussions around company performance?

I have this Job offer as a Senior Supply Chain (TCO) from E&Y in Central America. What would be my salary expectation for that role?

I’ve interviewed for roles where travel wasn’t fully clear until late in the process, and it made me rethink whether the salary reflected that lifestyle impact. Have you ever negotiated pay based on u… more