<prompt> Human: EDIT: Thanks everyone. Ill see what I can negotiate but it doesnt seem likely to work. I will probably not be taking it.Im just graduated with a BS and looking for jobs. I have applied to a ton of places and have started to hear back but nothing solid. My best lead presents my problem.A fairly well know employer is offering 21,000 starting salary for a position that on average starts at 34,000. COL is fairly standard in the area. I am qualified for and when I applied I cant remember if they had a salary requirement as I usually have a min filter of 35,000. Im not sure if I can negotiate to where I need to be at 30,000 very minimum with such a huge gap. The email sent to me seems to indicate I cant. At this time for the positions that we have available, the annual salary is 21,528 11.04 hour, depending on experience and openings we may have at the time of final application consideration. Please advise if this salary range is within your expectation.I currently work a 9 an hour job so obviously I would normally take it. But, as new grads do Im applying everywhere across the US. The new position is 5 states away and requires out of pocket relocation. Is it still better than nothing? Is the relocation too much? Is the name on the resume worth it? Note: I have a bachelors in biology. I have done internships and research so while still entry I am a qualified candidate for most jobs. I have had any other bites past a phone interview and have been applying since mid May.  <response>: Its a trap: theyre using this thinking against you plus they are clearly telegraphing that they dont respect people in this position. The economy is engaged in a vast war for talent and you get the best people by giving them the best salary and benefits package. By paying such an insultingly low salary for your degree they are being pretty clear about just how little they value you or any other employee.Youd be better off at any public sector job your degree qualifies you for: at least then youd have a good benefits package and job security.You know your own profession the best: if the low salary really is a hazing ritual and theres a road map to six figures in five to ten years at that position then thats something to consider - otherwise be forthright in telling them the salary is too low for your skills and degree. 