Salary Negotiation Script
Get word-for-word negotiation scripts and frameworks to maximize your salary offer.
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I just got a Senior Product Manager offer for $140k in Chicago. I wanted $160k. I have 8 years of experience and a competing offer for $155k but I prefer this company. Help me counter.
- Read your context and instructions
- Compiled the salary negotiation script
I have analyzed your offer and prepared a counter-offer strategy. You have strong leverage with a competing offer and 8 years of experience. We will anchor at $168k to leave room for a "concession" to your $160k target.
Negotiation Strategy & Scripts
| Component | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Current Offer | $140,000 | The starting anchor. |
| Counter Anchor | $168,000 | 20% above offer to allow for negotiation. |
| Target Goal | $160,000 | Your desired outcome. |
| Leverage | Competing Offer ($155k) | Use this to justify the floor. |
| Secondary Levers | Signing Bonus / Equity | Ask for $15k signing bonus if base is capped. |
Email Counter-Offer Script
Subject: Re: Senior Product Manager Offer - [Your Name]
Hi [Hiring Manager Name],
Thank you again for the offer to join the team. I’m very excited about the
roadmap we discussed and the opportunity to lead product strategy in Chicago.
I’ve had a chance to review the compensation package. Based on my 8 years of
experience and the current market data for Senior PM roles in the Chicago area,
I was targeting a base salary of $168,000. I do have another offer in hand
at $155,000, but I am much more aligned with your company's mission and culture.
If we can bridge the gap on the base salary, I am prepared to sign and
decline the other offer today. Is there flexibility to get closer to that number,
or perhaps explore a signing bonus to move things forward?
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Verbal Objection Handling: "We have a hard cap at $145k"
"I appreciate the transparency regarding the budget. Since the base is
firm, I’d like to look at the total package. Given that I'm walking
away from a higher base elsewhere, could we bridge the $15k gap
through a one-time signing bonus or an increased equity grant?"
Next steps
- Send the counter-offer email within 24 hours of the initial offer.
- Research the specific RSU/Option vesting schedule for this company to use as a secondary lever.
- Prepare your "Absolute Floor" number in case they refuse to move above $140k.
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About this skill
Never walk into a salary conversation unprepared again. This skill generates customized negotiation scripts with exact phrases for every stage, from the initial offer response to countering and closing. Includes market data talking points, objection handlers, and confidence-building frameworks for job seekers at any career level.
What it does
- Market Benchmarking identifies high-end salary data points from sources like Levels.fyi and BLS to anchor your request.
- Strategy Development calculates your Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) and defines your absolute floor.
- Script Generation provides word-for-word templates for phone calls and emails, including opening statements and closing commitments.
- Objection Handling delivers specific rebuttals for "budget caps," "company policy," and "take-it-or-leave-it" scenarios.
- Benefit Optimization identifies non-salary levers like signing bonuses, equity, and remote flexibility to bridge gaps.
How it works
- Input your current offer or current salary along with your role, industry, and location.
- Review the market data analysis and strategic anchor points generated by the skill.
- Select your negotiation context to receive tailored scripts for verbal and written communication.
- Use the objection-handling guide to prepare for pushback during live conversations.
Frameworks & tools
This skill uses standard negotiation principles like BATNA and psychological anchoring. It references data structures from Glassdoor, LinkedIn Salary, Levels.fyi, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why this beats prompting it yourself
Generic AI responses often sound robotic or overly aggressive, which can kill an offer. This skill uses proven negotiation psychology to balance professional excitement with firm market-backed demands, ensuring you don't leave five figures on the table by using the wrong phrasing.
Use cases
- Countering a new job offer that came in below your expectations.
- Building a case for a 15% merit increase during an annual performance review.
- Requesting a compensation adjustment following a promotion or title change.
- Informing long-term freelance clients of a rate increase due to market shifts.
Known limitations
Does not provide real-time legal advice or tax implications for equity/RSUs. Requires the user to provide specific industry and role details for accurate market anchoring.
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