<prompt> Human: Hello rpersonalfinance!I am graduating college now in August and already got a job offer with this great company. Its an entry level position that I am very qualified for. I currently have 1 12 yrs of experience I did an internship full time for a year so I am experienced for this position I will be entering. Before the offer letter, the recruiter asked me what my salary expectations for the position were to which I answered by saying that I would like to see what they would offer me and if I have any problems with it, I would let her know. Currently, they are offering me 38k and I would like to ask for 40k. The problem is, that I dont know if this would be too much to ask since the median salary is around 38k. I have seen on some websites for the starting salary to be 40k but its not that many. I feel like this is a good salary starting out but if I could get more I would like to. How would I say this and should I even ask for more?Any helptips are appreciated! Thanks :UPDATE: Went ahead and asked for the increase and got approved! Thanks everyone :  <response>: By your third job, you will make what you are worth. Dont plan on staying there forever. Raises usually suck. The exp from the job will pay more at your next job than almost any raise you will get. 