Countering a job offer multiple times may not be the best approach. Instead, prepare your salary expectations based on the value of your skillset and experience in the current market.

8. Calculate The BATNA One key tip for job seekers negotiating their salary is to calculate the best alternative to a negotiated agreement for both themselves and the employer.

Washington, D.C. was found by Adzuna to be the best area in regard to salary transparency, with 19 percent of job ads including salary, followed by New York at 6 percent and California at 5 percent.

Even if a salary amount or range isn’t listed in the job posting, there are ways to find out what you would make in the position.

This reader is invited to apply for a job where the target salary is not a big improvement on what she's making now. Three considerations for whether or not to take that interview.

She tracked job opportunities on an Excel spreadsheet, and, after a flurry of interviews and offers, she accepted a job in financial services that advertised starting pay between $54,000 and $79,000.

A trap. “Why would I want to go to another job and make the same salary?” said Ms. Chapman, now 34 years old and a senior user experience researcher and designer in St. Louis.

If a job offer is imminent, be prepared for the salary negotiation discussion and understand what else could be on the table, such as benefits or flexible work.

How much to ask for Remember, your total compensation isn’t just your annual salary. It also includes things like health care benefits, paid time off, transportation perks, bonuses and more. When it ...