Salary Negotiation Masterclass

How to negotiate your salary in India — scripts, strategies & real examples for freshers and experienced.

1 week All Levels 3 Sections +75 XP

Know Your Market Value

Section 1 of 3

1.1

Research on: Glassdoor, AmbitionBox, Levels.fyi (for tech), LinkedIn Salary Insights.

1.2

Fresher benchmarks (2024-25): TCS ₹3.36L, Infosys ₹3.6L, Wipro ₹3.5L, Product companies ₹8-25L.

1.3

Experience multiplier: 2-3 years = 50-100% hike possible when switching companies.

1.4

Location matters: Bangalore/Mumbai pay 20-30% more than tier-2 cities for same role.

Practice Exercise

Research salary for your target role on 3 platforms. Find the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile.

Section 2 of 3

2.1

When asked current salary: "I'd prefer to discuss the budget for this role. What range do you have in mind?"

2.2

When given an offer: "Thank you! I'm excited about this role. Based on my research and skills, I was expecting closer to ₹X. Is there flexibility?"

2.3

When they say no: "I understand. Could we discuss a signing bonus, or a review after 6 months?"

2.4

Never say: "I'll take anything" or give your salary first. Let them make the first offer.

Section 3 of 3

3.1

Negotiate these too: Joining bonus, RSUs/ESOPs, flexible work, learning budget, extra leaves.

3.2

CTC vs In-hand: Always ask for the in-hand breakup. ₹10 LPA CTC ≠ ₹83K/month in-hand.

3.3

Variable pay: Ask what % is fixed vs variable. High variable = risky. Prefer higher fixed.

3.4

Notice period: Negotiate shorter notice (30 days vs 90 days) — helps in future switches.

2 more sections with exercises, tips & next steps