Agent skill · marketing growth · davila7
salary-negotiation-prep
Research market rates, build negotiation strategy, and create counter-offer scripts. Use when the user mentions salary negotiation, counter offer, compensation discussion, or pay raise conversation.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific negotiation strategies and market research techniques that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 7k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-06. 30,138 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Salary Negotiation Prep When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the user wants to: Negotiate a job offer or salary Research market rates for their role Create a counter-offer strategy Understand total compensation packages Mentions: "salary negotiation", "negotiate offer", "counter offer", "compensation", "how much should I ask for" Core Capabilities Research and validate market compensation Build negotiation strategy and scripts Calculate total compensation (not just base salary) Prepare counter-offer responses Identify negotiation leverage points Navigate difficult salary conversations The Negotiation Mindset Key Principles: 1. Negotiation is expected - companies budget for it 2. 84% of employers expect candidates to negotiate 3. Not negotiating leaves $500K-$1M on the table over a career 4. The goal is win-win, not adversarial What You're Really Negotiating: Base salary Signing bonus Annual bonus/commission Equity (stock options, RSUs) Benefits (401k match, insurance) Perks (vacation, remote work, professional development) Start date Title Research Phase Step 1: Determine Market Rate Sources to Check: Levels.fyi (best for tech) Glassdoor (general, take with grain of salt) LinkedIn Salary Blind (anonymous reports) PayScale Salary.com H1B salary data (publicly available) Build a Range: Step 2: Know Your Value Factors That Increase Your Worth: Years of relevant experience Specialized/rare skills Track record of results In-demand certifications Current competing offers Referral from employee Market demand in your field Factors That May Limit: Entry level or career change Less experience than ideal candidate Gaps in required skills Location arbitrage (lower cost of living) Step 3: Calculate Total Compensation Total Comp = Base + Bonus + Equity + Benefits Common Equity Terms: RSUs: Restricted Stock Units (real shares, taxed when vesting) Options: Right to buy at strike price (value = current price - strike price) Vesting: Typically 4-year with 1-year cliff Refresh g …
How to use it
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