Salary negotiation prompt

This prompt gives the AI your offer, current pay, target and leverage, then asks whether the target is reasonable, for a polite, confident email requesting the higher number and for a short phone script. Negotiate only on real leverage.

text-salary-negotiation — chatgpt — 83 words

Act as a salary negotiation coach.

I received an offer for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY]: [OFFER, e.g. ₹12 LPA fixed + ₹1 LPA variable]. My current pay: [CURRENT PAY]. My target: [TARGET]. My leverage: [LEVERAGE, e.g. another offer, a niche skill, strong interview feedback].

1. Tell me whether my target is reasonable and why.
2. Write a polite, confident email asking for the higher number.
3. Write a short phone script, including replies to "this is our best offer" and "what's your expectation?"

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Never lie about another offer — negotiate on real leverage only.

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What you will get

A reality check on your target, a polite and confident email asking for the higher number, and a short phone script with replies to “this is our best offer” and “what is your expectation?”.

Common mistake

The target is judged without any market data.

Fix: Add one or two real salary sources for your role and city to the leverage box. Without data, the AI only says your number sounds reasonable.

Also watch for

The email sounds like a demand. Reply “start with enthusiasm for the role, then ask a question: is there flexibility on the base?”. A question keeps the door open.
The script answers “what’s your expectation?” with a single number. Ask for “a short range answer where the bottom of my range is a figure I would be happy with”. Never say a number you would regret.

Try a variation: benefits instead of pay

If the base cannot move, add “write a second email asking for a joining bonus, extra leave or a pay review in six months”. Some companies can flex benefits when base pay is fixed.

Still not right? Reply with this

Make the email shorter and warmer. Start with enthusiasm, give one reason for my number, and end with a question about flexibility.

FAQ

About this prompt

Is it okay to negotiate a job offer?

Yes, it is common, as long as you stay polite and base your ask on real facts such as the market rate for your role and the skills you bring. Never claim another offer you do not have.