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Professional Salary Negotiation
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Don't know what to say? Use these battle-tested scripts to confidently ask for what you deserve. Simply copy, paste, and fill in the blanks.

Dear [Recruiter Name],

Thank you so much for offering me the [Job Title] position! I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to join the team and help [Company Name] achieve [mention a specific company goal].

I’ve reviewed the offer details, and I would like to discuss the base salary. Based on my research for similar roles in [City/Region] and my experience in [Skill 1] and [Skill 2], I was hoping we could move the base salary closer to [Target Salary].

I am confident that I can bring significant value to the team, specifically by [mention a key contribution]. I am eager to find a number that works for both of us.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

Professional Salary Negotiation Email Templates

The "Standard" Counter-OfferBest for: Initial salary discussions when the offer is slightly low.

The "Market Data" AdjustmentBest for: When the offer is significantly below industry average.

The "Competing Offer" LeverageBest for: When you have another higher offer on the table.

Professional Salary Negotiation
Email Templates