All pay amounts in these lessons are fictional English-practice examples, not market rates or personal financial advice.

Salary & Job Offer Negotiation

Salary Negotiation Listening

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Interviewer

What hourly rate are you looking for?

You

I’m looking for around $25 an hour, depending on the responsibilities and schedule.

Interviewer

Do you have a salary range in mind?

You

Yes. I’m looking for something between $50,000 and $55,000 a year.

Interviewer

Is your salary expectation flexible?

You

Yes. I’m open to discussing it based on the full job package.

Interviewer

What is the minimum salary you would accept?

You

I’d prefer to understand the full role and benefits before giving a minimum number.

Interviewer

What are you earning in your current job?

You

I’d rather focus on this role and the salary range budgeted for it.

Interviewer

We can offer $23 an hour. How does that sound?

You

Thank you. I’m interested, but I was hoping for something closer to $25.

Interviewer

Why do you think you should earn more?

You

My experience and skills would help me contribute quickly and work with less supervision.

Interviewer

Is salary the most important thing to you?

You

No. The role, schedule, team, benefits, and growth opportunities also matter to me.

Interviewer

Would you accept a lower rate during probation?

You

I could consider that if we agree on a clear salary review after probation.

Interviewer

When would you expect a salary review?

You

I’d be comfortable with a review after three or six months, based on my performance.

Interviewer

We cannot increase the base salary. Are you still interested?

You

Yes. Could we discuss benefits, vacation, a bonus, or an earlier salary review?

Interviewer

Would additional vacation make the offer more attractive?

You

Yes. Extra paid time off could help balance a lower starting salary.

Interviewer

Do you have another job offer right now?

You

I’m considering another opportunity, but I’m evaluating the complete role, not only the salary.

Interviewer

We have candidates willing to accept less. Why should we choose you?

You

I understand. My expectation reflects the experience and value I can bring from the start.

Interviewer

This is our final offer. What do you think?

You

Thank you for being clear. I’d like some time to review the full offer carefully.

Interviewer

If we meet your salary request, will you accept today?

You

It would make the offer very competitive, but I’d still like to review all the terms first.

Interviewer

What matters to you besides base salary?

You

Benefits, paid time off, schedule flexibility, bonuses, and professional growth are also important to me.

Interviewer

What would make this offer work for you?

You

A slightly higher salary or a guaranteed review after three months would make the offer stronger.

Interviewer

Our budget is fixed. Can you be flexible?

You

I can be flexible if the overall package and growth opportunities make sense.

Interviewer

We need your answer today. Can you accept now?

You

I’m very interested, but I’d like until tomorrow to review the details before making a final commitment.

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