How do you feel about talking money with your employer?
In general, people are raised to stay hush-hush about about how much they make. But in making the topic taboo or untouchable, it in turn makes the task of asking for a certain rate (or a raise) incredibly difficult. It also contributes to the larger problem of the wage gap, resulting in women making 20% less than men in the United States.
You should feel comfortable discussing money with employers—design work is valuable, and you deserve to be paid fairly for it. And you’ll only be able to earn the salary you want if you know how to confidently ask for it. Here are some ways that you can respectfully negotiate your salary with a future or current employer at a design agency.
