AI Prompts for Salary Negotiation

I have received a job offer of [OFFER AMOUNT] for a [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY NAME]. Based on my research, the market rate for this role in [CITY/REMOTE] is [MARKET RANGE]. I have [X] years of experience and [KEY DIFFERENTIATOR]. Write a short, confident counter-offer script I can use on a call or in an email asking for [TARGET SALARY]. The tone should be positive and collaborative, not adversarial.

Write a salary negotiation email for a [JOB TITLE] offer. I was offered [OFFER AMOUNT]. I want to counter at [TARGET AMOUNT] based on [REASON: market research, competing offer, experience level]. The email should express genuine enthusiasm for the role, state my counter clearly, and make it easy for them to say yes. Under 200 words.

I have a competing offer of [COMPETING OFFER] from [COMPANY B] but I prefer the role at [COMPANY A], which offered [LOWER OFFER]. Write a professional message to [COMPANY A] that uses the competing offer as negotiation leverage without sounding like I am just using them as a bidding war. I want to stay at [COMPANY A] if they can get close to [TARGET NUMBER].

I have been out of the workforce for [DURATION] and just received an offer of [OFFER AMOUNT] for [JOB TITLE]. I want to negotiate upward but I am uncertain whether my gap weakens my position. Write a counter-offer script that acknowledges my background confidently, does not over-explain the gap, and asks for [TARGET AMOUNT] based on the skills and value I bring.

The recruiter told me their offer of [OFFER AMOUNT] is "best and final." I believe there is still room to negotiate. Write a response that respectfully challenges this position without being combative, explores whether non-salary components have flexibility, and keeps the conversation open without damaging the relationship.

The company cannot move on base salary but I want to ask for a sign-on bonus to make up the gap between their offer of [OFFER] and my target of [TARGET]. Write a script I can use in a negotiation call that frames the sign-on bonus as a practical solution for both sides. Keep it short and specific about the amount I am asking for.

The role I was offered is listed as in-office five days a week. I want to negotiate for [HYBRID OR FULLY REMOTE] before I accept. Write a professional message or talking points I can use to make this request. My case is: [BRIEF REASON, e.g. I live X miles away, I have successfully worked remotely for Y years]. Do not make it sound like a dealbreaker unless I decide it is.

I was offered [X] days of PTO but I currently have [Y] days at my current role and do not want to take a step back. Write a script for negotiating additional vacation days, either as a permanent addition to my package or as a starting PTO match for year one. Keep the ask specific and easy to approve.

I am evaluating an offer that includes [DESCRIBE EQUITY OFFER: stock options, RSUs, etc.]. I want to negotiate for a larger equity grant or a better vesting schedule. Write a script or email that asks for more equity in a way that shows I understand how equity works and am thinking about long-term alignment with the company, not just a short-term cash grab.

I want to counter on multiple elements of my offer, not just base salary. My current offer is: base [AMOUNT], bonus [AMOUNT], equity [AMOUNT], start date [DATE], PTO [DAYS]. I want to negotiate: [LIST WHAT YOU WANT TO CHANGE]. Write a concise email that addresses each item clearly, explains my reasoning briefly, and prioritizes the items so the employer knows what matters most.

I received an offer of [OFFER AMOUNT] for [JOB TITLE], which is significantly below my expectations and the market rate of [MARKET RATE]. I want to stay in the process but I cannot accept this number. Write a response that expresses continued interest, does not reject the offer outright, and clearly resets the conversation around a realistic number.

I asked for [TARGET SALARY] and they came back with [COUNTER OFFER], which is still below my minimum acceptable salary of [MINIMUM]. Write a short, professional message asking them to reconsider one more time. I do not want to appear greedy or desperate. I want to signal that I am serious about the role but need the number to work.

I need more time to evaluate this offer or get clarity on a competing opportunity before I respond. Write a professional message that requests an extension on my decision deadline without revealing why I need more time and without sounding uncertain about my interest in the role. Ask for [X] additional days.

I have decided to decline this offer because [REASON: compensation gap, chose another role, etc.]. Write a brief, professional decline message that thanks them for the process, does not burn the relationship, and leaves the door open for future opportunities. Keep it under 100 words.

I am being promoted internally and the salary increase offered is [PERCENTAGE OR AMOUNT], which is below the market rate for the new [JOB TITLE] role. I want to negotiate without damaging my standing at the company. Write a script for a conversation with my manager that uses market data to make the case for a higher increase while staying collaborative.

After a negotiation call, the recruiter verbally agreed to [LIST AGREED TERMS]. Write a follow-up email I can send within 24 hours that recaps everything we agreed on and asks them to confirm the updated offer letter will reflect these terms. The email should be friendly, specific, and create a paper trail without sounding distrustful.

I received my formal offer letter and I want to make sure everything we agreed on is reflected correctly. The verbal agreement included: [LIST TERMS]. Here is what the letter says: [PASTE KEY DETAILS]. Identify any discrepancies between what was agreed and what is written. Draft a polite message asking for corrections to any terms that do not match.

My offer includes a [X]% performance bonus but the terms are vague. I want to understand exactly how it is calculated, what triggers it, and whether it is discretionary or guaranteed. Write a professional email asking HR or the recruiter to clarify the bonus structure in writing before I sign.

My offer is contingent on [BACKGROUND CHECK / REFERENCE CHECK / OTHER]. Write a short message confirming my start date of [DATE], asking about the expected timeline for any contingency clearance, and expressing my continued enthusiasm for joining the team.

Write a formal acceptance email for a [JOB TITLE] offer at [COMPANY NAME]. I am accepting the offer as presented / with the negotiated terms of [LIST CHANGES]. The email should confirm my start date, express genuine excitement, and close cleanly. Under 150 words.