I am currently an individual contributor making 117k.

7 Comments

1. Deborah MitchellSeptember 24,2021 at 9:22PM UTC

   A lot of this depends on the industry, the metro area and what others in your company are paid for the same role.

   So Maybe?

2. MandySeptember 24,2021 at 9:57PM UTC

   Is it a situation where you could negotiate a slightly higher salary?

   When I went from a individual contributor to managing a couple people, I didn't find it to be a lot more work -- more just redistributing some of my old work for some different tasks. But every situation is different.

3. ElsaSeptember 25,2021 at 12:56AM UTC

   Have you done a salary search in your job market? You can see how the salaried offer compares. If it’s low, ask for more. But also don’t forget about the opportunity to gain additional skills (managing others). Think about big picture more so than just the present.

4. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 25,2021 at 1:07AM UTC

   "Is that enough of a raise for taking on a manager role with a few direct reports? "

   That's really a question only you can answer.

   I would suggest you try to find out what the salary range for the position is. Then you can see where the $129k comes down within that salary range.

   The salary market data doesn't really mean that much. What matters is what the salary range is in YOUR company.

   HR typically never lets an offer go out above the midpoint of the salary range.

   Say the salary range is $80k to $120k - the midpoint of the range would be $100k. The target might be $95k.

   Is your $129k offer from a salary band that is $120k to $160k or from a salary band that is $120k to $140k?

   Then you can ask if there's any wiggle room if you want to.

5. AnonymousSeptember 25,2021 at 2:24AM UTC

   Yes! So many people don’t realize this. They see salary range 80k to 120k, expect the 120k and get insulted by the offer at 90k.

6. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 25,2021 at 5:36PM UTC

   And all this business about do your research on what other people say on the internet that position should pay and then tell them you want more.

   That is not how it works in any of the companies I have ever worked with or for. They have a salary band. And they have to work within that salary band. They do not work within other company's salary bands.

7. Lynnette PhillipsSeptember 27,2021 at 3:25PM UTC

   Had you expressed previous interest in leading a team? Making more money may not be your highest priority as it comes at the cost of leading others.

   I would first determine is this a role you would like given you will be leading others through an organizational change.

   Definitely salary comp in the industry and determine are there other aspects of compensation besides the salary increase. Would you like more PTO, professional development budget, home office stipend.

   This gives you an opportunity to look at your total compensation package and put together some options based on what matters most to you.