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Salary negotiation email templates

Three patterns for the most common negotiation scenarios — counter a number, leverage a competing offer, or buy yourself more time. Fill in your details, edit inline, then copy. Honest and professional. No signup, no AI, nothing leaves your browser.

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Used by the "Multiple offers" template.

Used by the "Ask for time" template.

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When to use each template

  • Counter-offer. Use this when the offer is below your target and you have market data to back it up. State a specific number — "somewhere in that range" is weaker than "$95,000". Recruiters find it easier to advocate for a concrete ask.
  • Competing offer leverage. Only use this if you actually have another offer. Bluffing is discoverable and career-damaging. If you do have one, be transparent about the number and reaffirm your preference — the goal is alignment, not a bidding war.
  • Ask for more time. Most companies will grant 3–7 days if you ask once and give a real reason. Don't ask twice — it signals ambivalence. If you genuinely need more time, be honest about why.

The one thing negotiators get wrong

They apologize. "I'm sorry to ask, but…" signals that you think negotiating is unreasonable — which primes the reader to feel the same way. You don't need to apologize for knowing your market value. Thank them for the offer, state your ask clearly, and close with warmth. That's all it takes.