Negotiating your salary is important and you shouldn't be afraid to do it. The best way to negotiate is to gather information about the position's salary range beforehand. You should wait until you receive a job offer before negotiating. When negotiating, focus on the total compensation package, not just the base salary. Be prepared to counter the employer's initial offer with your own research and reasoning. Don't be afraid to walk away from an offer that doesn't meet your needs. Here are some additional tips from the article: It's okay to ask the employer about the salary range for the position during the interview process. When responding to the employer's salary question, you can say something like "based on my current compensation and market research, I would need to be in the range of X, Y, and Z." If you have other job offers, you can use them as leverage during your negotiation with your preferred employer. However, it's best to avoid mentioning them unless necessary. Be prepared to address common objections from employers, such as "this is already a very competitive offer" or "we have a strict salary range." If you're applying for a job that requires you to enter your desired salary, you can enter zeros or write "competitive with the market average."