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Salary Research Worksheet
Organize your salary research from multiple sources before negotiating. Know your market value.
Job Information
Market Research Data
Record salary ranges from different sources. More data = better negotiation position.
Your Negotiation Numbers
What you'll ask for first
Your absolute minimum (keep private!)
Research Sources:
- Glassdoor - Company-specific salaries from employees
- LinkedIn Salary - Based on member-reported data
- Levels.fyi - Best for tech companies, includes equity
- Payscale - Detailed by experience and skills
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - Government data by occupation
- Blind - Anonymous tech employee reports
- Networking - Ask people in similar roles (most accurate!)
Negotiation Checklist
- â–¡Research at least 3-4 salary sources
- â–¡Adjust for location cost of living
- â–¡Factor in your experience vs. posted requirements
- â–¡Consider total comp (equity, bonus, benefits)
- â–¡Set your target 10-20% above your minimum
- â–¡Practice saying your target number out loud
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