Tip for salary negotiating at interview.?

Question

Do anyone has some wise advice on salary negotiating at interviews?

I just do not know how to deal with it when the interviewer asks me : so, what is your expected salary?

Answer 1

Ask high, settle lower.

The guy that hires you needs to budget for you. It will make him look good if he can knock 10% off the salary.

Generally, they will increase your salary about 10% over what you are currently making (although I have had offers that were only 1% above what I was making).

If they do not want to pony up the dough, ask for additional vacation, or other benefits.

Answer 2

Here's what I do. I turn the question around and ask the interview what the salary range is for the position. If the upper range is below my expectations, I then make a decision. Do I want this job more than that extra bit of salary? If so, then I reply that I can for the upper salary limit. If not, then I say, "Actually, I was looking for " but be prepared that this will hurt yoru chances as they are not making you an offer yet and there are other candidates they can choose from. Also keep in mind, that for every $1,000, after taxes, it's about $50 to $65 per month take home. So arguing for an extra $3,000 is really petty and may cost you that job. Now, im my experience, employers often, but not always, match the local market value. So if $63,000 is the local market value, expect that they will offer between $61,000 and $65,000.

Best,
-- Liam

Answer 3

when the interviewer ask 'so whats your expected salary?' the best thing to do is to start a bit higher than you think you should be paid since theres a pretty good chance they are gonna low ball your suggested salary anyway.

or if you had a previous job that paid pretty well then ask the interviewer for that. a lot of time they base salaries on what you were paid by a previous employer, especially if you are a valued employee.

good luck!