# How to Negotiate Your Internal Comms Salary in Uncertain Times

When I negotiated my salary for the first time, I was nervous.

I knew that I had delivered on my goals — and exceeded them. And I had a stack of research on other competitors’ salary offerings, as well as data on the industry standard.

Yep, I had enough material to bring to my manager that you’d think I was cramming for a final exam at university.

But if I was so prepared, then why was I nervous about asking for what I deserved?

[A gif of comedian Larry David. He wears round glasses and a dark grey jacket. He is outside near a golf course, seated down at a table. He shrugs and says](https://hbr.org/2022/09/visualizing-the-rise-of-global-economic-uncertainty)

Need more salary advice? Want to connect with like-minded comms pros going through negotiations? Join [Comms-unity](https://staffbase.com/en/comms-unity/), our global Slack group for internal communicators.

And if you’re craving in-person connection, make sure to [join us for VOICES in New York City](https://voices.staffbase.com/us/) on April 26 and 27 — it’s going to be a blast and I can’t wait to connect with you there. ✨