Break-In Bad
Free tool

Ask for the salary you want, in an email you can send.

Say what you were offered, what you want and why. You get a short, polite email that makes the ask clearly and leaves the door open, using only the reasons you give.

How it works

  1. Choose whether you are countering an offer, answering a low range, or asking for a raise.
  2. Enter the offer, your target and the reasons: experience, results, market pay, other offers.
  3. Get a subject line and a short email. Numbers you did not give are left in [brackets].
  4. Check every figure and send it.

Questions people ask

Is it okay to negotiate a job offer?

Yes. Most employers expect it. A polite, specific request with reasons rarely costs you the offer.

Should I give a number or a range?

A specific number, a little above what you would accept, is usually easier to agree to than a vague request.

What if they say no?

Ask whether other parts of the package can move, such as the start date, extra leave, a review after six months, or a signing bonus.

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