How much more should you ask for when negotiating salary?
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As a general rule of thumb, it's usually appropriate to ask for 10% to 20% more than what you're currently making. That means if you're making $50,000 a year now, you can easily ask for $55,000 to $60,000 without seeming greedy or getting laughed at.