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Salary Requirement Letter Example

The salary requirement letter example below states a ballpark, but firm range. It's a good idea to state a range verses an exact figure, to leave the door open for negotiation.

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Mary A. Smith
123 Any Street • Any City • CA • 12345
Phone: (123) 555-0000 • Email: msmith@xyz1.com
 
 
 

January 1, 2000
 

 

Attn: John Doe, Manager
Abc Company, Inc.
123 Industrial Park
Any City, CA 12345

Dear Mr. Doe:

In response to your request, my salary requirement is in the mid-to-high $60K range. It is negotiable depending on the job requirements and benefits Abc Company offers.

If you need more information, please don't hesitate to contact me again.

Sincerely,

[Signature]

Mary A. Smith

cc [Names for copies]

The DilemmaIs it Any of Their Business?
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