Salary Negotiation Calculator
Calculate your salary negotiation target. Based on your offer, market data, and leverage factors, get a data-driven counteroffer range.
Most successful salary negotiations result in a 5-15% increase over the initial offer. Your negotiation power depends on competing offers, rare skills, and market demand. A strong counter-offer should be 10-20% above the initial offer, leaving room for the employer to meet you in the middle. Never accept an offer on the spot—always ask for time to consider, even if you plan to accept.
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📝 Sample Negotiation Script
Key Negotiation Tips
The Negotiation Framework
Express enthusiasm first
Start by thanking them and expressing genuine excitement about the role before discussing compensation.
Anchor with a specific number
Ask for a specific number, not a range. Ranges signal you'll accept the bottom. Be precise (e.g., $147,000, not $150,000).
Justify with market data
Reference salary data from Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, or Blind. Your ask should be defensible, not arbitrary.
Negotiate the full package
If base is firm, negotiate signing bonus, equity, PTO, remote flexibility, or performance review timeline.
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