Is it good to have a high salary?

Yes, good wages can lead to job satisfaction and earning enough to make a living is important, but they aren’t the only reason employees find satisfaction in their jobs. While money is a satisfaction factor in a job, it shouldn’t be the only factor driving a person to pursue a specific career.

Is it bad to be overpaid?

There are two big dangers to being overpaid: Most importantly, it can make it harder for you to leave your job because everything else will feel like a pay cut (and this is especially true if you’ve raised your standard of living along with your income).

What should I do when I ask for a higher salary?

This is similar to what they will be doing when you ask for a higher salary. Realize that insisting on X$ more may move you out of the range of salary they can spend, so you may have to be willing to accept the lower salary. Of course you willingness to do that is dependent on your actual job situation.

Why would a potential employer ask to reduce your expected salary?

They may be trying to reduce your expectations and get you to accept a lower offer. Or your expected salary may be considerably beyond what they are used to paying; if they do pay it, it may upset their salary structure. I don’t think you can ask him the question in that way, but try to get a feel of where they are coming from.

Do your salary expectations add up over time?

While these types of compensation may not be readily seen on your actual paycheck, they do add up over time and equate to either additional income or a more attractive work environment and work-life balance. The following are example answers to the question ‘what are your salary expectations?’:

What is a good salary range for a job offer?

Rather than offering a set number of the salary you expect, provide the employer with a range in which you’d like your salary to fall. Try to keep your range tight rather than very wide. For example, if you want to make $75,000 a year, a good range to offer would be $73,000 to $80,000.