What is the strongest justification for a higher salary?
A competing offer. If you have another offer at a higher number, mention it factually. Companies often match or exceed to win you, because losing you to a competitor is more expensive than the difference.
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Use market data from Levels.fyi and Glassdoor, competing offers if you have them, your specific skills and value, the role's scope, a specific and reasonable counter number, and collaborative framing. Data and competing offers are the strongest levers.
Yes, it is hard to argue with. Cite salaries for the role and level from Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, and peers. Data-based justification shows you have done your research and makes the conversation about facts, not feelings.
Very specific. Name a specific counter number, not a vague 'more'. Make it reasonable based on your research, so it feels like a conversation, not a random demand.
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