So I just got a job offer in a field I previously worked and despite having every single listed qualification, skill, and all the preferred experience, my compensation offer is at the very bottom of the advertised range. I was hoping to at least land somewhere in the middle but should I just be happy with what I got and/or bring it up several months into the job or should I say something now? Definitely am not trying to lose the job before I even start...

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If you’re willing to walk away, better to say something now. You have the most leverage in salary negotiations before you take the job, not afterwards.

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You can politely ask, explaining that, given your qualifications and experience, you believe you should be higher on the pay scale. If they have already made an offer, it’s less likely they will withdraw it unless you come across as disrespectful. If they do retract after your professional inquiry, you probably avoided a bad situation with this job.

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Counter with a number somewhere in the middle and briefly explain your reasoning.

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