Salary data for 1,288 professions

Salary negotiation — negotiate with data, not gut feeling

Successful salary negotiation starts with data, not guesswork. Our Market Pulse shows you real-time salary benchmarks — so you know exactly what to ask for.

25 years of recruiting experience
Market Pulse free of charge
Tax-deductible
Last updated: April 2026

Why most salary negotiations fail

"I don't know what I can ask for"

Without market data, every salary expectation is a guess. Set it too low? Underpaid for years. Too high? Conversation over.

Information asymmetry in the employer's favor

HR departments have salary data for thousands of positions. You have Glassdoor and gut feeling. That gap costs you money — every single month.

Started too low — underpaid for years

A low starting salary carries through every future raise. If you say 3,000 € instead of 3,500 € in your first negotiation, you lose 30,000 € over 5 years.

Aimed too high — conversation shut down

Asking too high without market knowledge signals poor self-awareness or a lack of realism. Both cost you offers.

How to prepare your salary negotiation with data

Market Pulse: salary benchmark for your position + region

Free: salary data for 1,288 professions, broken down by experience, region, and industry. Real market data instead of estimates.

Deep Check salary briefing: what you can realistically ask for

Based on your CV, we analyze what you can realistically demand given your experience, skills, and market position — not what you hope for.

Negotiation strategy: when, how, which arguments

When do you bring up the salary question? How do you frame your ask? Which arguments convince HR? We prepare you for every scenario.

Don't forget bonuses and benefits

Salary isn't everything — remote work, vacation days, training budget, company pension, company car. We show you how to negotiate the total package, not just the number.

Live-Beispiel

Sieh den Unterschied selbst

Sarah Chen

Marketing Manager · Berlin

Senior Marketing Manager @ TechCo
Vorher
ATS-Score
34 %
Keyword-Match
3 / 18
Eröffnungssatz
Floskeln
Messbare Erfolge
Keine
Nachher
ATS-Score
91 %
Keyword-Match
16 / 18
Eröffnungssatz
Überzeugend
Messbare Erfolge
4 Beispiele

Recruiter-Feedback

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  • Persönlichkeit erkennbar — kein KI-Einheitsbrei

How it works

4 simple steps to your result

1

Check Market Pulse (free)

Look up your salary benchmark: enter your job title, select your region, get the data. Free, instant, no sign-up required.

2

Know your salary range

Now you know what the market pays. With the Deep Check (49 €), we additionally analyze what you can specifically ask for based on your profile.

3

Prepare your negotiation

We develop your salary argument: which points to make, what number to name first, how to respond to counteroffers.

4

Book coaching if needed

The Pro package includes negotiation coaching — we practice the conversation so you negotiate with confidence and impact.

What you get

  • Salary benchmark for your position + region (free)
  • Personal salary range based on your CV
  • Negotiation strategy with arguments
  • Preparation for typical HR counteroffers
  • Benefits negotiation included

What does salary negotiation preparation cost?

Market Pulse free — Deep Check 49 € — Coaching from Pro package (349 €)

Tax-deductible as professional expenses. The cost often pays for itself with just one month of salary increase. You receive an invoice.

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Frequently asked questions

Know your worth — before you walk into the meeting