When a role has a wide salary range (e.g., $80–120k), how can I position myself to land in the higher end? is it solely based on my current salary or does years of experience and certifications also help?

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All the above will help. However, most companies show the top end of the range to indicate what your salary can grow to over time. I would bet with the range of $80k to $120k. They offer you around $90k to $100k. You will receive 2-4% annual merit increases over time to bring you to the $120k. The job market is challenging for applicants and most are either being lowballed or being offered middle of the range at best. I pray you get more just sharing what I’m seeing!

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That’s a pov I hadn’t considered before. I was thinking of it has a starting salary rather than growing into the max. Appreciate both of your feedback!

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Years of experience and certifications definitely help. Pretty much anything that makes you more adept and better at your job can be factored in. Even if they offer you a lower or mid-range salary, you can always negotiate up.

Review similar positions on recruiter websites like Robert Half for permanent positions. That is a good way to compare salaries to current market pricing. They fill positions everyday. Also, different industries and size companies, small vs publicly traded all play into salary range.

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