Salary negotiation generator

Draft a polite, professional, and firm counter offer email. Add your target number and leverage points below for a clean script you can send.

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Sources & methodology

• How to Negotiate Your Next Salary (Harvard Business Review): Frameworks for anchoring, justification, and collaborative negotiation.

Frequently asked questions

Should I negotiate salary via email or phone?

While a phone call can be highly effective for back-and-forth negotiations, a well-crafted email allows you to clearly articulate your leverage points, exact target numbers, and enthusiasm without being put on the spot. Many candidates prefer initiating the counter-offer via email and closing on a call.

How much should I counter offer?

A standard counter offer is 10% to 20% above the initial base salary offer. Always base your target number on documented market research, competing offers, or specific senior-level experience you bring to the role.

Can an employer pull an offer if I negotiate?

It is exceptionally rare for an employer to pull an offer simply because a candidate politely asks for a higher base salary. As long as your tone remains professional, enthusiastic, and data-driven, the worst outcome is usually a 'no, but the current offer stands.'

Is this salary negotiation email generator free and private?

Yes. The email draft is generated entirely locally in your browser based on your inputs. Nothing is sent to our servers, and no signup is required.

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