Preparation

• Before you decide on a salary figure that suits your financial needs, it is important to do research to determine whether your desired figure is indeed appropriate for the specific job. Determine what the average salary is for the specific job in the given industry, because a single job has different average salaries depending on the industry. A sales job could pay more in the medical industry than in the book industry, for example. The average salary provides you with a springboard for negotiating your salary.
  
  

Work Experience

• Part of the salary negotiation letter must provide reasons you should get a higher salary than the amount proposed by the employer. Arguments must focus on your work experience that no one else can offer but you, such as extensive customer service experience with relevant companies or industries, experience managing more than 70 employees or any skills that are not requested by the employer but could be an asset for the business and you in the given position.
  
  

Educational Background

• Another argument for a higher salary is your educational experience, diplomas and certifications. Do not simply write that you have a master's degree in marketing if the employer's requirement is that you have such a degree. Focus on your academic achievements that are not required but are beneficial in the job. A minor in business administration, a course or diploma in online marketing and a thesis on social media are examples that can help you get a higher salary.
  
  

Formatting Considerations

• A salary negotiation letter must be formatted in a professional manner, including the name and contact information of the employer you are writing to. Use a professional salutation to greet the employer in the letter and a sincere closing before you add your signature. Spend the majority of the salary letter presenting the reasons you should receive a higher salary, rather than providing different salary figures. Disclose your chosen figure last in the letter after your arguments have been presented. The employer might not read your supportive arguments if you provide a high salary figure in the first sentence of your letter.