A friendly reminder for anyone interviewing for $200k – $500k+ tech roles.
When you get to the offer stage…
Negotiation isn’t just about base salary.
Oftentimes we create win-win total comp packages that allow folks to get paid more AND enjoy their day-to-day lives just a bit more.
We consider perks + money from things like sign on bonuses, RSUs, etc.
Here’s a checklist we review before accepting an offer:
– Job Title
– Upward Mobility
– Leadership Opportunity
– Leverage-able 1+ Years From Now
– Networking Opportunities
– Mentorship
– Culture
– Benefits and Parental Leave
– Work-Life Harmony
– Relocation Support/Stipend
– Sign On Bonus
– Performance Bonus/Incentives
– Equity (Options, RSUs, RSAs)
– Severance Packages
Perks such as:
– Professional Membership Dues
– Health and Fitness Memberships
– Travel Benefits
– Remote Work
– Childcare Assistance
– Concierge Services
– Sabbatical Leave
Bonus: salary negotiation email we use to ask for perks and/or salary bumps:
Hi {Name of Your Contact},
Thank you for the offer and the opportunity at {COMPANY}. I look forward to the potential of working with the team and growing with the company. After reviewing the offer and benefits handbook, I want to be fully transparent regarding the numbers.
Based on the exploratory research I did on this role (via Glassdoor, Salary .com , Payscale, and Comparably), and factoring in my background and how my experience along with my achievements are very much aligned with what is being required in this role, I found that more comparable salary range is anywhere between, $203,500 and $215,750.
Lastly, the other two roles I’m in the final stages of the interview process with have starting salaries of $205k+. Based on these numbers, I think we are a little off from my expectation of the salary and total compensation.
I would like to respectfully ask if there is any flexibility to close that gap and if you would consider one of the following options:
– $215,500 annual (with everything else remaining the same)
– $205,500 annual with 30% average bonus + $25k in RSU’s (Director title)
– $199,500 annual with 35% average bonus + $30k in RSU’s (Senior Director title)
Again, I am extremely optimistic about this opportunity and this is still my number one choice and happy to discuss this further.
Thank you,
_______
NOTE: You MUST do research before countering an offer. We ONLY use this email if there’s a lowball offer or something missing from the job offer.
Hope this helps you (or a loved one) during your salary negotiations:)
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