Salary negotiation email — free generator + full playbook
Fill in the fields below. We render the 3-part-script structure — recent win, market band, specific ask — into a professional email you can copy and send. Zero AI cost; the paid tier adds tone variants and counter-offer templates.
How this template is structured
The email follows the 3-part script we recommend in the how-to-ask-for-a-raise guide: (1) name a recent visible win, (2) name what the market pays for this role, (3) name a specific number and ask what it would take. Anything longer gets skimmed.
The subject line is deliberately soft ("Comp discussion for our next 1:1") because comp asks work better when the manager sees them coming — no ambush.
Questions people ask
Is this email really enough?
It's the OPENING move. The follow-up conversation matters more. Read the full blog guide (linked below) for how to handle the 4 responses you'll actually get.
Where do I get the market band from?
Live job postings for your role + level + city, with disclosed comp. 8-12 recent postings gives you a defensible range. Glassdoor is a distant second — managers can dismiss it.
Do I need an account?
No. The template generator is free-forever. The trial adds tone variants (formal / warm / direct), counter-offer templates for common manager responses, and follow-up scripts if the answer stalls.