The 7 Levers You Can Negotiate (Beyond Salary)

The 7 Levers You Can Negotiate Beyond Salary

Most candidates walk into a negotiation focused entirely on base salary. When the company says "we cannot go higher on base," they accept the offer as-is. This is a mistake. Base salary is just one of at least seven negotiable levers, and for international candidates, some of the non-salary levers are actually more valuable than a higher base.

Lever 1: Sign-On Bonus

What it is: A one-time cash payment, usually delivered with your first or second paycheck.

Why it is the easiest lever: Sign-on bonuses are one-time costs to the company, not recurring expenses. A hiring manager who cannot increase your base by $10K (because it would affect comp ratios for the entire team) can o...