Master Salary Negotiation
Employees who negotiate earn $1 million more over their careers. Get the scripts, templates, and practice strategies to earn what you deserve.
of employers expect candidates to negotiate
average increase for prepared negotiators
of employees who ask for a raise receive one
Complete Negotiation Resources
Everything you need to negotiate confidently—from your first job offer to asking for a raise at your current company.
Salary Negotiation Scripts
25+ word-for-word scripts for phone, email, and in-person negotiations with exact phrases that work.
- •Phone scripts for initial offers
- •In-person negotiation phrases
- •Objection handling responses
- •Silence techniques
How to Ask for a Raise
Complete guide to asking for a salary increase at your current job with timing strategies and proven scripts.
- •Best timing for raise requests
- •Preparation checklist
- •Scripts for every scenario
- •Handling objections
"What Are Your Salary Expectations?"
Master the interview question that costs candidates $20K. Learn strategic answers that preserve negotiating power.
- •What they are really asking
- •Strategic response framework
- •Before and after examples
- •Advanced deflection tactics
Counter Offer Email Templates
15 copy-paste email templates for professionally negotiating salary, benefits, and total compensation.
- •Standard counter offer email
- •Competing offer response
- •Entry-level negotiation
- •Follow-up templates
How to Practice Salary Negotiation
The rehearsal method that adds $10K-$50K to your career earnings. Practice techniques that build confidence.
- •Recording technique
- •Partner role-play setup
- •7-day practice plan
- •AI simulation practice
First Job Salary Negotiation
Yes, you can negotiate your first job offer. Learn how entry-level candidates successfully increase their starting salary.
- •Busting entry-level myths
- •What to negotiate beyond salary
- •Scripts for new grads
- •The compound effect
Your Negotiation Success Path
Follow this proven approach to prepare for any salary conversation.
Research
Know your market value with data from Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, and industry sources.
Learn Scripts
Study proven phrases for every scenario—offers, counters, objections, and follow-ups.
Practice
Rehearse conversations out loud until the words feel natural under pressure.
Negotiate
Enter the conversation with confidence, knowing exactly what to say.
Salary Negotiation FAQ
Should I negotiate every job offer?
In most cases, yes. 84% of employers expect negotiation and often build room into their initial offers. Even if the answer is no, asking professionally won't damage your candidacy.
What if they rescind the offer if I negotiate?
This is extremely rare when done professionally. In decades of salary research, rescinded offers due to polite negotiation are nearly unheard of. If a company does rescind, that's a major red flag about their culture.
How much should I counter offer?
Base your counter on market research, not arbitrary percentages. Typically, countering 10-20% above the offer is reasonable if supported by data. The goal is to reach fair market rate, not to pick a random higher number.
Is it better to negotiate over phone or email?
Both have advantages. Phone allows real-time conversation and tone reading, while email gives you time to craft responses carefully. Many experts recommend phone for initial discussion, then email to confirm details in writing.
Can I negotiate my first job out of college?
Absolutely. Even entry-level positions often have negotiation room. If base salary is truly fixed, you can negotiate sign-on bonuses, start dates, PTO, or professional development budgets.
Ready to Practice Your Negotiation?
Reading is the first step. Practice is what builds confidence. Rehearse salary conversations with AI that pushes back like a real recruiter.
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