Salary Negotiation for Freshers
Get the salary you deserve with these proven strategies.
Do's
Don'ts
Negotiation Scripts
When asked expected salary
"I'm flexible and more interested in the role. What's the budget for this position?"
When offer is lower than expected
"Thank you for the offer. Based on my research and skills, I was expecting closer to [X]. Is there flexibility?"
When they can't increase base salary
"I understand. Would it be possible to consider a signing bonus or earlier performance review?"
When accepting the offer
"I appreciate your flexibility. I'm excited to join and contribute to the team. Please share the offer letter."
Components to Negotiate
Base Salary
Fixed monthly/annual salary - negotiate this first
Variable Pay
Performance bonus, typically 10-20% of base
Joining Bonus
One-time payment - easier to negotiate than base
Stock Options
Common in startups, vests over 3-4 years
Benefits
Health insurance, food, transport allowances
Learning Budget
Certifications, courses, books allowance