Salary Research Assistant: Market Rate Analysis Before Negotiation

I have a job offer for a [ROLE] position at [COMPANY NAME] in [CITY/REMOTE]. The offer is $[OFFER AMOUNT] base salary with $[EQUITY/BONUS DETAILS].

Based on publicly available salary data (Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, H1B database), provide:
1. The typical salary range for this role at this company (if data exists) or comparable companies
2. The total compensation range (base + bonus + equity) for this level
3. 3 specific data points I can cite during negotiation (e.g., 'According to Levels.fyi, the median total comp for this role at [COMPANY] is $[X]')
4. A recommended counter-offer range with justification
5. Common negotiable items beyond base salary (signing bonus, equity, remote work, PTO, professional development budget)

Only 37% of candidates negotiate their salary, yet 85% of those who do receive an increase. The #1 reason people don't negotiate: they don't have data to support their ask. This prompt generates the market data you need to negotiate confidently, with specific citations you can use in your counter-offer.

💡 Pro Tips

• Always negotiate from a written offer — never discuss specific numbers before the offer letter
• Cite specific data sources in your counter-offer email — it shows preparation and makes your ask harder to dismiss
• GPT-4 with web browsing can pull near-real-time salary data from public sources

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