Salary Negotiation Assistant

Get market context, counter-offer calculations, and ready-to-use email templates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the salary negotiation assistant work?

It compares your offer against market salary data for your role, city, and experience, then generates tailored email templates for negotiation.

Are the email templates customizable?

Yes, each template is pre-filled with your specific situation. Copy and edit before sending to match your personal tone and any additional context.

What if my offer is above market rate?

The tool will tell you the offer is competitive and provide tips for non-salary negotiations — equity, signing bonus, remote work, and additional paid leave.

By how much should I counter-offer?

A common approach is to ask for 10–20% above the initial offer if market data supports it. Our tool calculates a data-backed counter range based on the 50th–75th percentile for your role and city.

Is it risky to negotiate a salary offer?

It is rarely risky. Hiring managers expect negotiation, especially in tech and finance roles. The worst a company typically does is hold their offer. Polite, data-driven negotiation almost never results in an offer being rescinded.

Should I negotiate over email or a phone call?

Email gives you time to craft a thoughtful message (use our templates!), creates a paper trail, and removes real-time pressure. Our tool generates email-first templates specifically for this reason.

How do I negotiate if I don't have a competing offer?

Use market data as your anchor. Our tool provides salary benchmarks by role and city so you can say 'Market data for this role in [City] shows a range of ₹X–₹Y' without needing a competing offer.

What non-salary elements can I negotiate?

Besides base salary, you can negotiate ESOPs/equity, joining bonus, work-from-home days, annual leave quota, professional development budget, performance review timeline, title/seniority, and health insurance coverage.

How does the tool calculate market context?

We use a curated dataset of Indian salary benchmarks for 20+ roles across 10 cities, segmented by experience level. The data is sourced from aggregated industry surveys and updated quarterly.

What is a good hike percentage when switching jobs in India?

In India, a 30–50% hike is considered a good jump for a lateral move, while 50–80% is possible if you are moving to a higher role or high-demand skill area. Enter your current and offered salary to see where you stand relative to the market.