Email to negotiate a job offer
A polite, specific message that thanks them for the offer and asks whether the salary can move.
Your email
Subject: [Job title] offer Hello [Their name], Thank you for the offer for the [Job title] role at [Company]. I am excited about the team and the work, and I would like to join. Before I accept, I would like to talk about the compensation. The offer is [The offer as stated]. Based on [Your reasons], I was hoping for [What you are asking for]. Is there flexibility to get closer to that figure? I am happy to talk it through on a call. Thank you again for the offer. Kind regards, [Your name]
Still to fill in: Their name, Job title, Company, The offer as stated, What you are asking for, Your reasons, Your name.
Before you send it
- Ask for one specific figure and give one or two real reasons.
- Research what the role pays before you write. Your reasons are only as good as your evidence.
- Compare the whole offer (bonus, benefits, commuting) with the offer comparison tool before you reply.