Salary negotiation is one of the highest-ROI skills you can develop. A 10% increase compounds throughout your career.
Research Market Rates
Use Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, and PayScale to understand your market value. Consider location, experience, and industry. Know your worth before negotiating.
Negotiation Tips:
- • Get the offer in writing first
- • Don't accept immediately
- • Provide specific market data
- • Emphasize your value and achievements
- • Be prepared to walk away
- • Negotiate beyond salary (benefits, flexibility)
Timing Matters
Negotiate at job offers, promotions, or annual reviews. During strong performance periods. After completing major projects. When you have competing offers.