Tech Salary & Negotiation Calculator
Benchmark total compensation (Base + Bonus + Equity) across 30+ global tech hubs. Discover your exact market percentile and generate winning counter-offers.
Role & Location Parameters
Top global tech pay, offset by the highest US housing costs.
Software Engineer • San Francisco (USD)
Negotiation Anchoring & Strategy
Anchor high to land comfortably in the 75th percentile.
Below this indicates an under-market offer for your level.
Top-paying companies screen resumes with strict ATS filters. Tailor your resume bullets with AI.
Copy-Paste Negotiation Email Scripts
Battle-tested scripts pre-populated with your calculated figures. Choose the scenario that matches your situation.
Confident Counter-Offer (Initial Offer)
Thank you for the offer. Based on market data for this scope, I was targeting...
Leveraging Competing Opportunities
I am currently in final stages with another company offering...
Asking for Signing Bonus / Stock Boost
If base salary is capped, shifting value to equity or sign-on...
Frequently Asked Compensation Questions
How is Total Compensation (TC) calculated?
Total Compensation consists of Base Annual Salary, Target Annual Performance Bonus, and Equity/RSU grants vesting annually. It reflects your full economic take-home beyond just the base paycheck.
When is the best time to negotiate?
The strongest leverage window is immediately after receiving a verbal or written offer, before signing. Recruiters have already invested weeks into your selection and expect a polite, data-backed counter.
What if the company says base salary is non-negotiable?
Shift focus to negotiable variables: sign-on bonuses, equity grants, annual review acceleration (e.g. 6-month review), extra PTO, or remote work stipends.
How does resume quality impact offer size?
Strong resumes with quantified business metrics (e.g. "reduced latency by 40%", "grew ARR by $2M") position candidates into higher compensation bands during recruiter leveling.