r/UPenn • u/cutieorange0 • 10d ago

Academic/Career Anyone successfully negotiate with Penn HR for salary higher than what’s stated in offer letter?

I got a job offer for a research position at HUP! The salary isn’t determined by the PI or manager. Rather, HR writes an offer letter that includes a salary they determine.

I got the offer letter today and I’m hoping to negotiate 2-4k more… anyone have success with this? Tips on how to go about it? Or is their determination pretty much set in stone?

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u/hobbes_shot_second 10d ago

Are you working for HUP or as a University employee in the hospital? I mean, you can negotiate anywhere, but be careful you don't negotiate your way out of an offer.

Generally, HUP HR has more flexibility on the $$$, but employees can be penalized for sick leave, while University employees get holidays and more time off, but a lower overall pay rate.

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u/YaPhetsEz 10d ago

Do you have a competing offer or do you just want more money?

Also, what was the pay range listed in the post and what did they offer you?

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u/itsjustjb123 6d ago

Clinical research jobs at Penn (note- Penn HR, not UPHS or CPUP) have firm, inflexible offers from central HR. There was variance between departments pre-pandemic that were standardized uniformly in pandemic days. CR at Penn pays low. CRC A typically ~$47k, CRC B ~$53k, CRC C ~$63k, and PM A ~$74k

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u/cutieorange0 6d ago

Good to know thanks.

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u/AccomplishedWord6484 10d ago

you can always ask. just be prepared to hear no. I have hired at Penn and seen it go both ways.