Don't leave money on the table. 84% of employers expect you to negotiate. Our AI generates personalised counter-offer emails and scripts in 30 seconds. Backed by 2026 market data.
ApplyArc is a free AI salary negotiation tool that generates personalised counter-offer emails, negotiation scripts, and evidence-based strategies. It uses real market data to help job seekers negotiate higher pay. The free plan includes 5 AI generations per month. ApplyArc is a UK-registered company listed on Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice.
They just offered you the job. The salary is £5,000 below what you expected. You want to negotiate but don't want to blow it. ApplyArc writes the counter-offer email for you — backed by market data, worded professionally, ready to send.
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Here's a real counter-offer email our AI generated. Personalised to the situation, professional, and effective.
First job or senior exec, internal promotion or new company. We generate the right approach.
Counter-offer scripts that get results without risking the offer
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AI suggests specific figures based on 2026 market data, your location, role, and experience level.
Salary negotiation email templates you can copy-paste. Professional, persuasive, and personalised.
Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, PTO, remote work, signing bonus, and professional development.
Know exactly what to say when they counter. Scripts for 'budget is tight' and 'this is our best offer'.
See what others in your role earn. Back your ask with real data they can't argue with.
Different approaches for startups vs corporates, promotions vs new jobs, UK vs US markets.
Salary negotiation is one of 17 tools. Your AI Career Coach knows your full pipeline and helps you negotiate from a position of strength.
Three steps to your personalised counter-offer. Takes 30 seconds.
Job title, company, location, current offer amount, and any competing offers or special circumstances.
Get a specific counter-offer number, ready-to-send email, phone script, and responses to common pushback.
Copy the email, make it your own, and send. Average users negotiate £7,500+ more than the initial offer.
Don't panic-accept a low offer. Generate your counter-offer in 30 seconds and respond confidently before the deadline.
We've seen candidates lose thousands by making these avoidable errors. Don't be one of them.
Accepting the first offer without negotiating
Typical cost: £5,000-15,000
Initial offers almost always have room. Even a 'final' offer usually isn't. A polite counter costs you nothing.
Giving a salary range instead of a specific number
Typical cost: Anchors at the bottom of your range
Say '£65,000' not '£60-70k'. Ranges signal that you'll accept the low end. Be specific and confident.
Negotiating without market data
Typical cost: Weak negotiating position
Use Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, and LinkedIn Salary Insights. Our AI pulls 2026 market data for your specific role and location.
Only negotiating base salary
Typical cost: Missing £5-20k in total comp
Signing bonus, equity, pension match, remote days, holiday allowance, and learning budget are all negotiable. Our tool covers the full package.
Using ultimatums or aggressive language
Typical cost: Relationship damage or rescinded offer
Frame as collaboration: 'I'd love to find a number that works for both of us.' Never threaten to walk unless you genuinely will.
Negotiating by phone when caught off guard
Typical cost: Unprepared = weaker outcome
If they call with the offer, say 'Thanks! Can I review the full package and get back to you tomorrow?' Then prepare your response properly.
Negotiation norms vary by market. Here's what to know depending on where you're applying.
ApplyArc's AI adjusts its suggestions based on market. Specify UK or US when generating your counter-offer.
Negotiation is almost always worth it. But there are a few situations where it's better to accept the offer and move on. Knowing when to hold back is just as important as knowing how to push. Pick your battles wisely and you'll build a reputation as someone fair and strategic.
If the company came in above your research range, pushing further can backfire. Say thank you and sign.
If you're unemployed with no other offers and bills are due, sometimes accepting and planning your next move in 12-18 months is the smarter play.
Some government roles, union positions, and early-stage startups have genuinely fixed compensation. Negotiate perks instead: remote days, start date, or professional development budget.
If a mentor or friend referred you and specifically said the offer is firm, trust their insider knowledge. The relationship is worth more than an extra £2k.
70% of people who negotiate get more. Be one of them.
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A salary negotiation email should include: (1) Thank the employer for the offer, (2) Express enthusiasm for the role, (3) State your counter-offer with a specific number, (4) Briefly justify with your value/research, (5) End collaboratively. Keep it under 200 words. Our AI generates personalised email templates instantly based on your situation.
Always negotiate BEFORE accepting. Once you've accepted, you lose all use. The ideal window is after receiving a written offer but before signing. If they ask for salary expectations early, try to defer: 'I'm flexible and would like to learn more about the role first.' Let them anchor first.
Research shows 10-20% above the initial offer is typically reasonable. If you have competing offers, rare skills, or the offer is below market rate, you can go higher. Never counter with a range. Give a specific number (£58,000, not '55-60k'). Our AI analyses your situation and suggests an appropriate counter based on 2026 market data.
If base salary is fixed, pivot to negotiating: signing bonus, annual bonus, equity/RSUs, extra holiday days, remote work flexibility, earlier performance review, professional development budget, or relocation assistance. Our tool generates scripts for negotiating the full compensation package.
No. If done professionally. 84% of employers expect candidates to negotiate. Hiring managers respect people who advocate for themselves. What CAN hurt you: ultimatums, dishonesty about other offers, rudeness, or being inflexible. A reasonable, research-backed counter demonstrates confidence and market awareness.
If caught off guard, say: 'Thank you! I'm excited about this. Can I take a day to review the full package and get back to you?' This gives you time to prepare. When you call back: be warm, be specific, cite your research, and have your counter-offer ready. Our phone scripts prepare you for every scenario.
Even with less experience, you can negotiate. Research entry-level salaries for your role/location (Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Levels.fyi). Highlight relevant skills, projects, or internships. If they won't budge on salary, negotiate signing bonus or earlier review date. Companies expect even new grads to negotiate.
2026 best practices: (1) Research thoroughly. Use multiple salary sources, (2) Quantify your value with achievements, (3) Get the offer in writing first, (4) Counter with a specific number (not a range), (5) Negotiate the full package, (6) Practice your pitch, (7) Be prepared to walk away. Our AI helps with all of these.