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Negotiation Email Builder
Negotiation Email Builder
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Equity Value Calculator
Equity Value Calculator
Model your RSU or stock option value across different exit scenarios.
Projected Value at Exit
After 4 years, you'll have vested 1,000 of 1,000 shares.
Total Comp Comparator
Total Comp Comparator
Compare two offers side by side. Edit the numbers to match your actual offers.
Understanding Total Compensation
Base Salary
NegotiableFixed annual cash compensation
Typical: 60-80% of total comp
Annual Bonus
SometimesPerformance-based cash (typically 10-20% of base)
Typical: 5-15% of total comp
Equity / RSUs
NegotiableStock grants vesting over 3-4 years
Typical: 10-30% of total comp (higher at FAANG)
Signing Bonus
NegotiableOne-time cash payment upon joining
Typical: $5K-$50K+
Relocation
NegotiableMoving expenses, temporary housing
Typical: $5K-$25K
401k Match
Employer retirement contribution
Typical: 3-6% of base
Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision premiums
Typical: $5K-$15K value
PTO
SometimesPaid time off (vacation + sick)
Typical: 15-25 days
Learning Budget
NegotiableAnnual allowance for courses and conferences
Typical: $1K-$5K
Remote Flexibility
NegotiableWork-from-home days or fully remote
Typical: Varies
Salary Research Sources
Levels.fyi
Tech roles at FAANG, startups, and mid-size companies
Gold standard for tech compensation. Verified offers with base, equity, bonus, and sign-on breakdowns. Data is self-reported but verified by the team.
Glassdoor
Non-tech roles and broad industry coverage
Broadest coverage across all industries. Useful for non-tech roles like marketing, sales, operations, and HR. Data quality varies because it's self-reported without verification.
Blind
Real numbers from verified employees at specific companies
Anonymous discussions from verified employees. The most honest source for real compensation numbers because people share anonymously. Great for understanding equity packages and total comp at specific companies.
PayScale
Mid-market roles, non-tech, and geographic adjustments
Good for non-tech and mid-market roles. Adjusts for experience, location, skills, and education. Less accurate for tech because their data lags behind rapid market changes.
LinkedIn Salary Insights
Quick salary ranges for specific roles at specific companies
Shows salary ranges for specific roles at specific companies based on LinkedIn member data. Convenient because it's integrated into job listings, but data is less granular than Levels.fyi.
Comprehensive.io
Startup compensation and equity benchmarks
Specialized in startup compensation. Excellent for understanding equity grants at early-stage companies where traditional sources have limited data. Founded by compensation experts.
10 Negotiation Truths
Companies EXPECT you to negotiate. They build a 10-20% buffer into every offer.
Never accept the first offer on the spot. Always say 'I'd like 24-48 hours to review.'
Negotiate TOTAL compensation, not just base: signing bonus, equity, remote work, PTO, learning budget.
Use specific numbers from your research. '$145K based on Levels.fyi data' is stronger than 'I'd like more.'
If they can't move on base, ask for a signing bonus — it's a one-time cost and easier to approve.
Get everything in writing before you resign from your current role.
The worst that happens is they say 'this is our best offer.' They almost never rescind because you asked.
Practice your negotiation script out loud. Rehearsal reduces anxiety by 60%.
Frame it as a collaboration: 'I'd love to find a package that works for both of us.'
If the offer is already above your researched market rate, accept graciously. Don't negotiate for the sake of negotiating.