I've received an offer for an opportunity I'm really excited about. The gender gap may be an issue, though... I found out that men in the same roles at this company earned 20-30% more. Of course, I want fair compensation if that's the case. Any tips for bringing it up without sounding desperate?

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How did you find this data? Is it reliable?
If true then show proof and ask for more - very risky imo but maybe a last ditch effort if you don’t see the value in working there.
Otherwise I am sure their HR and benefits teams are aware of this and are working on closing the gap - this might be too hopeful but ideally it’s true and you can ask for a higher offer and it will be met with an approval.

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If there is a comp team and a competent hr practice equity among all employees regardless of gender should be a priority. If they are working on old data or are someone unaware this will bring it to light and start to adjust with new hires.

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Get evidence of what the market is saying. Know your worth and add tax.

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Figure out what is fair for the role based on market research and what you’d expect to make in it. I would just bring it up like that. Probably wouldn’t bring up the pay gap, but something to keep your eye on!

I guess whatever they offer you counter at 40% more than work your way down to 30%.

If done correctly, asking questions is not threatening. I would ask how they arrived at the rate they offered you. If they ask, why or are confused, I would just tell them that from your research you are aware that market rate for this position is XX to XX dollars per hour. For there to be such a significant discrepancy between the market rate and your offer, you are trying to figure out where the disconnect is.

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