Salary Negotiations

I have some upcoming one-on-ones where compensation may come up, and I want to prepare thoughtfully. I’m thinking about asking things like: what salary range is budgeted for the role, how pay is deter… more

Have you been able to find a niche skill in your field that helps you get jobs? If so what is it?

I’ve been in processes where companies said they weren’t hiring broadly but were still filling a few “exception” roles. It made me wonder how much flexibility there really was on salary. Have you ever… more

I have a friend who took a job and negotiated his salary. We had a mutual female friend we convinced to apply and the company wouldn’t budge on their offer. Is there a level of sexism in negotiations?

I'm in the final rounds of interviewing, and HR is asking for my "bottom line" before they send over an offer. I’ve never been asked for this information so bluntly before, so I feel lik… more

What's the best way to negotiate to the high end of a pay band, when you get the standard pushback: We like to start people "in the middle" so you aren't capped out, there will be room to grow, … more

How often do you get raises in your company/industry? How often are pay bumps expected?

I finally negotiated base pay instead of just accepting the “standard increase” this year. I laid out market data and what I’d delivered, then stayed quiet instead of filling the space. That pause was… more

I once learned late in the process that I’d be replacing someone much more senior than me, which made me rethink whether the compensation was aligned with expectations. I wasn’t sure how to raise it d… more

Have you ever been offered stock benefits in lieu of a higher salary. At what point would this be worth the trade off?

Has anyone found a sure fire way to get a raise at work? Or at least something that you’ve seen is pretty consistent to get noticed by the higher ups?

Does anyone know the high end of the salary range for an AML Investigator at either Bank of America or US Bank?

What is your career New Year’s resolution for 2026? Mine is to find a job that increases my pay 20%

I’ve interviewed for roles that seemed to blend responsibilities from two different positions, and it made me question whether the salary reflected that scope. I wasn’t sure how to frame the conversat… more

I went into a negotiation ready to walk away, and that mindset alone made a huge difference. I was calm, clear, and didn’t overexplain my number. They came back higher than their initial offer without… more

A recruiter reached out to me a few weeks ago about a role that's been open for a while. They quoted $75k, but I told her I need $90k. She liked my profile and managed to get the team to bump the … more

I am a HRD/Senior Manager and my position was eliminated due to reorganization. I have started working a temp HR generalist job to “help out in HR” for $28.85 per hour (better than unemployment). I am no longer a… more

If you could change the process for salary negotiations, what would you want to see done differently? I want more transparency around the budget for the role and if there are any expectations to land … more

I just got a job offer that’s right at midpoint in the salary range. However, they want to delay my start 3 weeks AND healthcare benefits have a 90 day waiting period. Anyone have some tips on negotia… more

What are some strategies, tactics and factors to consider to ask for a company equity or other comp components with startups? I'm considering a role as the first, true sales person with a very sm… more

For the first time ever, I have two offers and am about to start negotiating with both. But I’m not sure if I should mention the other offer with each company. Would disclosing another offer actually … more

What the general feeling towards applying for 2 jobs at the same company? Has anyone done it before and is it risky?

I’m personally pro unlimited PTO (my company supports it and it works well for us), but I’m constantly seeing people say it’s a scam. If you are against unlimited PTO, how would navigate salary/benefi… more

I work at a small company in the tradeshow/expo industry. I have been working at this company now for 6yrs, I handle all daily operations. Inventory, prepping and loading equipment for events. I also … more

Got an offer from Guidehouse, in the defense sector, I have 1 year of experience with the client they are hiring for, an active clearance (meaning no bench time), and big 4 experience. They are offeri… more

2 yr review at the end of the week. I'm currently lowest on my team (in title) due to team shuffling & creation. I consistently get high praise from my direct managers, CTO and CEO. I've b… more

I’ve joined teams that were clearly understaffed, which made me wonder whether that urgency should factor into salary discussions. I wasn’t sure how to raise it without sounding transactional. Has any… more

I’ve noticed recruiters sometimes approach me with roles that seem flexible on comp, but I’m not sure if that’s actually true. Does being recruited give you more leverage in salary negotiations, or ha… more

I’ve been with my company a long time and I’m at a point where I want my pay to reflect my consistency, loyalty, and results. For those who’ve stayed long-term, what finally helped you break out of in… more

Does exiting BCG as a first year Principal into a “Senior Manager” title at a late stage private tech company read as a meaningful down level? How much does an exit title like this actually matter in … more

I have a very tempting offer where the salary is lower than what I'm currently making, but I'd pay nothing for benefits. Right now, my monthly premiums are draining me. I’m trying to figure ou… more

I watched a coworker finally get promoted after bringing it up consistently for over 1.5 years. When it came to me, my boss shared that leadership didn’t see justification since there’s no “extra” work to assign … more

I’ve noticed recruiters sometimes approach me with roles that seem flexible on comp, but I’m not sure if that’s actually true. Does being recruited give you more leverage in salary negotiations, or ha… more

I once interviewed for the same title on two different teams at the same company and learned the pay ranges weren’t identical. It caught me off guard. Has anyone else run into different salary ranges … more

I recently learned that some roles are hired as backfills while others are true growth roles, and it seems like that can affect how flexible compensation is. I’m trying to figure out whether that shou… more

I’ve been debating going back to finish my bachelor’s degree, but honestly, I don’t really want to. My kids are still very young and I think I’ll go a little crazy juggling everything. My initial thought wa… more

Have you ever referenced a prior performance review to get a higher salary in negotiations? Personally, I’ll do anything, use any info I can, to get a little more.