salary
Remote job salary negotiation playbook
How to negotiate a remote tech offer in 2026.
Salary negotiation on remote offers requires different preparation than in-office offers.
## Anchor research
Use posted bands across comparable companies. The eight APIs powering this site cover the bulk of published bands.
## Location disclosure
Some companies adjust offers based on location. Disclose only when asked, and verify whether the offer is location-adjusted before counter-offering.
## Total comp
Equity grant value at private companies is highly uncertain. Discount accordingly when comparing offers across funding stages.
## Counter pattern
Counter once, with specific reasoning, and accept the second offer if it is materially above your minimum. Multiple counters at the same level tend to harden the recruiter rather than move the offer.