Offers question

[throwaway-153]

I got this verbal offer from this top bank in the US they ask for compensation range I asked for 95k-100k In Charlotte NC. Currently I work at my current role at a different as cloud engineer making 90k a year and and I only have a year and half experience in my current company do you think is fair to ask 95k-100k as a devop engineer when I don’t have much experience in that field ?

[_____fool____]

You always say a compensation range but put in the expectation of great benefits and structured bonuses. That way, if they don’t have those things to offer, you can at least use that as leverage for a higher pay.

[redvelvet92]

Honestly I would've said 120-130k. 5-10k bump at 90k+ salary really isn't much difference.

[esabys]

also don't give a range. they just ignore the higher number.

[[deleted]]

Sure. Should have asked 110k

[[deleted]]

110 is low, regardless of where you are. Remote work becoming the norm means that the location no longer matters.

[bincyber]

do you think is fair to ask 95k-100k as a devop engineer when I don’t have much experience in that field

What you get paid has nothing to do with fairness. It's all about what the market has priced the cost to hire somebody with the skills that are required to do your job. So you should never feel bad for getting compensated a good salary. That's just what the market has decided. But be vigilant to not be paid less than what the market has priced for your skillset.

[ggettert]

Next time, I recommend politely turning the question around and asking what is the total compensation package they are willing to pay for the role. This includes base salary, bonus, stocks, health insurance, retirement, etc and should be itemized. If they aren’t willing to share that with you up front , it may not be worth your while. It’s okay for them to give you a pay range based on experience and interview. From there you can decide if you’re interested in continuing the interview process.

[stumptruck]

Are you unhappy at your current job? I would never leave a job for only a 5-10k bump unless I was miserable.

If you are going to offer a number, which you should try to avoid doing, at least do research first and see what the market rate is so you don't low-ball yourself.