Hacks You Can't Ignore When Negotiating Your Tech Salary

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In this video, we're going to give you a few tips on how to negotiate your six-figure tech salary. Many people are under the impression that they can't negotiate their salary, but that's simply not true. You have more power than you think.
We'll give you some examples of what to say and what not to say to get the best possible salary for yourself. Stay calm, be assertive, and don't be afraid to ask for what you want. Good luck!
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[@vgrice850]

Been watching your videos since 2018 and I got in the industry as a self taught software engineer in 2019. Now I’m making 120k in Tampa after being motivated by your videos

[@RealChrisSean]

Hell yeah!!!!

[@alexgarcia2034]

Did you self teach ?

[@vgrice850]

@@alexgarcia2034 yes I self taught for about 8 months then got a junior role.

[@seangreen9590]

@@vgrice850 you getting paid 120k in Tampa? with a junior position what technology you working with

[@vgrice850]

@@seangreen9590 I have 3.5 years of experience in .NET now so I’m in a mid level role now. I work remotely for a company based in Philadelphia. I would never work for a company in Tampa since they’re not competitive with the market.

[@DWJ92]

Man I was wondering how you been. Then you pop up on my feed. Thank you Chris I’m transitioning over to cybersecurity and never been good at negotiating my salary. I needed this video definitely going to watch again before I start my interview process.

[@RodrigoGarciactg]

Such a great video!! Thanks, for this Chris. Needed this for this week with 2nd interviews on deck!

[@shirleyconnor1595]

OMG!!! thank you soooo MUCH for dropping LOTS of golden nuggets! THIS info will help me in my job search!

[@edwarddoesthings]

Hey Chris! Been following since you had ~20k subs! Took me 4 years, but I transitioned from low level tech to Web Dev using self study methods! You were one of the few Dev KZbinrs I watched in the beginning of my journey! Thanks!

[@pierre1979]

Congrats brother!

[@JSephH76]

Great video and fantastic hook!

[@vireak]

Love all the videos you’ve been putting out lately! Your work ethics are truly inspiring. Your videos are what gave me the push to learn tech! Thank you so much and wish you the best!

[@RealChrisSean]

I appreciate the love!

[@degualbosav9754]

mabuhay chris. thank you for the content

[@Andy-mq5fu]

I liked the skit, makes the video unique. Keep it up!!

[@user-cd7qb6by8q]

Hey Chris, you're the man.

[@EstebanInTech]

Chris thanks for the videos been watching them for a few months now they are a great motivation to continue to study about to finish my React course! Im curious can you make a video on Data Structures and Algorithms ive heard its necessary to learn for most interviews to get a job as a web developer?

[@vulpixelful]

Bruh that Pink Venom tho 🙌🏾🖤💓

[@RealChrisSean]

😎

[@pierre1979]

Loving the consistency brother! Thank you for introducing me to programming. It's been 2 years of learning now... Still got a lot to go. Keep up the good work brother.

[@SacredPhysiques]

Great video.. I see the weights 💪🏾 ... & I always ask that .. What is the budget for this position? Once they say their budget.. I say "I can work with that" or I say "Thank you but at this time I can't drop below my current rate" ... Companies have money.. Don't let them fool you into low balling yourself..

[@MrGregsh80]

Appreciate another informative video. It was funny to hear that you felt “under paid” making that six figure income lol I can only dream to make that much 😅

[@alextrotman9317]

@Chris Sean - Hey Chris! Thanks for another great video. I have a question. I just started college, I'm 17, I'm going for a two year degree in cybersecurity. All I want is a career in tech, with remote opportunities. I know, it's a very broad idea, but I just want to be able to prepare for the years ahead and eventually move out of my parents house. Do you have any tips for getting that first entry level IT job before I get my degree? Thanks, Alex.

[@mikeplonka5241]

Nice!

[@reyesdf]

Bro you snd your editor is making these banger videos!!!!!

[@RealChrisSean]

Thank you lol. What is it that you liked it about it?

[@reyesdf]

@@RealChrisSean the topic, the editing, everything just makes sense and the way you explain it makes it easy to follow. Been following you since you vlogging in your car and Now your in senior position, its like you are now mentoring us on what to do based on your experience. Keep it up!👌🏽🔥

[@DWJ92]

How do you tell the companies that you want to consider the offer. If you haven’t received another offer yet. I usually get interviews a week after each other

[@houstonphonerepair6061]

Love the tips in this video. Watched a couple days late :/

[@eduardocod8924]

But what if they tell you we can’t go that higher? Would you just take at that point what ever they offer ?

[@VizMaior]

Subbed. I am binge watching your videos. I’m a finance director and make 200k. I am bored, though. I am going to be going through a 6 month full stacks coding boot camp for 10k. Would it be possible to match that with only 6 months? 😂

[@doesnotmatterofficial]

How should I negotiate my compensation when I have no experience and just starting out my career? I know my value and what I am capable of, but without any experience would they be willing to pay for what I offer?

[@flaviusmacrobius1110]

Hey Chris, thanks for the video! I’ve been watching your videos for years. How can I know what a company’s salary budget is for different web developer positions? For example, I want to become a web developer in about 8 months to a year depending on when I can learn enough to build a nice portfolio. Hypothetically for my first job as a junior dev, I imagine the salary range can be $45,000-$70,000 in Phoenix. However, if I can sell myself as a mid-level developer based on my portfolio maybe I can ask for something between $70,000-$90,000. I’d like to shoot for $90,000. I feel like many companies have a large budget, but they want to pay as little as possible if they can. Are my ambitions in the right direction? I currently feel that my employer underpays me and others in my position. However, overall it feels like a good company with a decent work/ life balance.

[@bboylorettoEight08]

being in labor I know you dont get paid for the harder you work although you can become more skilled since your putting in more effort and possibly learning more

[@glendajoice9493]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Jay-ph1xw]

Any suggestions for asking for a salary increase after joining a company less than 1 year? Especially if you feel and proven you provide more skills and capabilities than other team members with the same title/level?

[@AuthorReviews]

Just ask it. I do that every 6 months and my salary increases.

[@MountainMace]

Couldn’t agree more - ask them what the approved budget is for the position, if a number in that range is what you’re looking for respond with “yea I think we can definitely come to an agreement on something in that range”, if it’s lower than you’re looking for then just tell them you are looking for compensation higher than that range based on your experience, skills, abilities, etc and if they say no can do, say ok thanks have a good one. Move on

[@awk3340]

hey man whered you learn to edit?

[@JSephH76]

He's got an editor. He does the thumbnails himself though and he does a kick-ass job on them!

[@TubularAnimator]

I really enjoyed watching this while I ate my homemade pizza.

[@FirasMohamed96]

What is entry-level frontend salary?

[@bboylorettoEight08]

heyyyy.... wut up chris how ya been ?

[@638DESTRUCTION]

How hard is it to get a remote job that pays this well (in dev)? I've been in IT for 20+ years, Bachelor's degree, several certs, but I went with the support side (network engineer) rather than the creation side (software or web dev), and I don't make anywhere even CLOSE to what you make. I'm in the process of changing over to the dev side :)

[@peej.w7598]

Pretty easy, lol.

[@RealChrisSean]

Where do you live?

[@peej.w7598]

There's a surplus of companies hiring right now, you're gonna do great man!

[@RealChrisSean]

I think it’s good to note that 200k salaries are not normal unless you do work for a company in Silicon Valley. My second highest paying job was not in Silicon Valley but it’s hard to find experienced dev advocates so they had no choice but to pay me well.

[@audreymarkful]

Do you already have a video on negotiating salary increase / raises for when you're at a company for awhile, or if you don't make enough at a current employer? What are the "correct" ways to negotiate raises?

[@patrickfrancis5509]

*/ Slightly off topic */ I’m in the beginning stages of my journey (freecodecamp). Still working in the html/css portion. I like it so far. I know that finding a $45k a year starting out is realistic, but is it more acceptable doing two jobs on opposing shifts versus fumbling two jobs at the same time?

[@jackpoirier3334]

Why not just say you're open to negotiation? Make them give a number first. If they don't want to, tell them to get with whoever makers the budget and figure out what the best offer would be and get back to you. Whoever gives a number first loses the negotiation a lot of the time.

[@shuu5693]

nice

[@jasonwill5949]

Central coast?

[@RealChrisSean]

Yeah just realized what I said after the video was published lol

[@MsAaa777]

Love me some Black Pink!

[@sul-dev]

For your first ever job, what was your salary?

[@eddieoconnor4466]

I dunno...I would always go with the "highest allowable ask"?...and then work down from there....?...or would "Current Market Rate" be smarter?... For instance..if the going rate is 95K...and the company ISN'T "desperate"....me asking for 110K?....might shoot me in the foot..since they're looking to pay LESS than that!..So then asking fro 90K...would be more realistic?.......right? Someone tell me if any of that makes sense. I know I've been told to not lowball myself...asking for 70K when they're willing to pay 100K?...might send the wrong message...LOL!! All these little idiosyncrasies!!

[@raymeester7883]

Gerald needs to stop!