Salary & Benefits

Insights on pay, perks, and negotiation.

Two hands passing cash over a contract and pen, representing a salary negotiation for a new job offer.

How to Negotiate Salary Offers & Make More Money (With Scripts & Examples)

Learn how to negotiate salary offers in 10 steps, including when to negotiate and what to say, with scripts to help you secure a higher offer.

Kirsten Chorpenning
woman at a table with two others

What to Negotiate in a Job Offer When They Won’t Budge on Pay

When you receive a job offer or a promotion, your compensation package includes more than just your salary—it’s possible to negotiate other valuable perks, if you know how to ask.

Elizabeth Muenzen
Woman smiling in office

How to Handle a Pay Cut and Take Control of Your Career

What to do next to stay financially secure.

Elizabeth Muenzen
How Does Maternity Leave Work? We Have the Details on Pay and More

How Does Maternity Leave Work? We Have the Details on Pay and More

Elizabeth Muenzen
4 signs it’s time to hire a career coach

How Much Should I Save For Retirement?

Elizabeth Muenzen

Calculate Your Benefits’ Worth to Evaluate the Offer
Health Insurance Options for Contractors
A Job’s Worth
Salary & Benefits

A Job’s Worth

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Entry-Level Salary (Probably) Isn’t as Negotiable as You Think
Worst-Paying College Degrees
Salary & Benefits

Worst-Paying College Degrees

Benefits and Drawbacks of Phased Retirement
Federal Government Salaries: The General Schedule (GS)

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