salary negotiation coach
A comprehensive negotiation framework for job offers, performance reviews, and total compensation strategy.
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Example session with this skill installed
I just got a verbal offer for a Senior Dev role at a Series C startup. Base is $160k with 10k options. I think I should be at $180k. What should I do first?
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- Compiled the salary negotiation coach
I have analyzed your situation. You are at the "Expecting Offer" stage, which is the peak of your leverage. Before we counter, we need to move from a verbal number to a formal written offer and build your total comp worksheet.
Offer Evaluation & Strategy
Based on a $160,000 base and 10,000 options, here is your current position and the immediate game plan.
| Component | Offered | Target | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $160,000 | $180,000 | The most valuable lever; compounds annually. |
| Equity (Options) | 10,000 | TBD | We need the strike price and total shares outstanding. |
| Sign-on Bonus | $0 | $15,000 | Often the easiest lever for a Series C to move. |
| Total Year 1 | $160,000+ | $195,000+ | Gap: $35,000 |
Negotiation Strategy
- Get it in writing: Do not counter a verbal offer. It creates a moving target.
Equity Diligence: Ask for the current preferred price and the total share count to value those 10k options. Without this, the equity value is $0.
3. The Anchor: We will use a range of $175k–$185k to make $180k the realistic midpoint.
Mode 3: The Phone Script (Collaborative Style)
Use this when they call to "check in" on the offer:
"I'm really excited about the team and the mission at [Company]. I've had a chance to look at the market data for Senior roles at this stage, and I'm looking for a base in the $175k–$185k range to get to a 'yes' today. How much flexibility do we have there?"
Next steps
- Send a short email asking for the formal offer letter and the equity plan details.
- Once received, tell me the strike price so we can calculate the real value.
- Define your "walk-away" number—at what base salary would you honestly decline this role?
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About this skill
The problem
Accepting a job offer without negotiating often leads to thousands of dollars in lost lifetime earnings. Most developers feel anxious about the process, lack defensible market data, or fear they will lose the offer by asking for more.
What it does
- Evaluates total compensation packages by breaking down base, equity, sign-on bonuses, and benefits into a single first-year value.
- Builds market-rate briefs using sourced data from levels.fyi, Glassdoor, and Pave to justify your target range.
- Generates word-for-word phone scripts and email templates for both direct and collaborative negotiation styles.
- Provides a sparring mode where the agent roleplays a budget-constrained hiring manager to test your rebuttals against common pushbacks.
- Drafts counter-offers at three distinct assertiveness levels based on your specific leverage and risk tolerance.
Why this beats prompting it yourself
General LLMs often give vague advice or overly aggressive scripts that can sour relationships. This skill enforces strict negotiation principles, such as anchoring with ranges, quantifying the value of non-salary levers, and never negotiating against yourself. It provides a structured framework that human coaches charge thousands for, ensuring you don't miss hidden levers like review timelines or sign-on bonuses.
Use cases
- Evaluating a new written offer against market benchmarks before signing.
- Preparing a promotion case or annual performance review to reset internal compensation.
- Managing "exploding offers" with scripts designed to buy time without losing the opportunity.
- Simulating high-pressure salary discussions to practice maintaining composure and silence.
Known limitations
Does not provide legal advice regarding employment contracts or non-compete clauses. Requires the user to provide or verify local market data as it will not invent figures.
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