Salary Negotiation Calculator
Know your market rate, build your negotiation range, and get a ready-to-use counter-offer script — all in 60 seconds.
Your Situation
Market Rate — Software / Tech · Remote · Mid (3–5 yrs)
Based on 5 yrs exp · Software / Tech · Remote (CoL 1.00×)
Floor
$98,000
Minimum acceptable
Target
$90,000
Your primary ask
Stretch
$103,000
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Counter-Offer Script
Based on my 5 years of experience in Software / Tech and the market rate for this role in Remote, I'm targeting $90,000. I'm excited about this opportunity and flexible on structure — is there room to get to $90,000?
Adapt this to your voice. Never email a counter — say it in person or on a call.
Key Talking Points
- →Market rate for your experience band in Remote: $98,000 – $138,000
- →You are currently at 65% of market median
- →Your ask represents a 20% increase from your current comp
- →Total comp at target (salary + benefits): ~$100,700
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