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In my personal experience, a fair amount of companies really don't want to pay almost anyone (even highly qualified candidates with a lot of experience) more than the mid-point of a salary band. Even their own employees who have been there for years, they'll give them lower and lower "merit-based raises" annually to try to keep them as close to the mid-point as possible. I personally think that's an abhorrent talent retainment strategy, but I've seen it utilized by more than a few businesses.
Pure speculation; sounds like he thought he had you in the bag at a set rate and it's gonna come back on him that you're costing more.
Perhaps see his perspective, explain yours and show compassion. A small compromise could go a long way here if the role is right.
Regardless of how this works, next time ask for 20% if you'll settle at 15% 😉
Are you in. NYC or the Bay Area? That is who gets top of the range.
The range was for the location provided.
In my experience, bargaining for a raise using an external offer does not end well. You are a highly paid flight risk at this point and probably primed for a RIF when the next round comes around. If you have a decent external offer, I would take it and move on.
Yes - they were surprised I pushed back with a request for higher pay. But they met me in the middle.