<prompt> Human: Title pretty much says it. I am up for a promotion and know what the previous person is making. The owners dont know that I know what they are paying the guy. I have taken on additional tasks that I would bring with me to the new position that the previous person did not do. He does have more experience than I do in terms of years worked, but I am qualified for the position and feel positive about an offer being made. Id just like to be ready and fair if the time comes. I think my floor should be what the person is making now 60K and my range be 60-65K. Am I wrong or potentially shooting myself in the foot?  <response>: I dont think theres a one size fits all approach to negotiation because its an art and dependent upon the specifics of your situation. Given what youve said, Id ask for the 64-67k range and expect to be offered the low-bound of 60k. Tactfully remind them that youd be handling 10 more tasks that the previous person, which will help you do X and Y better than the previous dude. Dont bring up well that guy made 60k because they easily will tell you he started at 50k and grew to that point over 2 years or more likely Unfortunately we cant discuss what X made. But do be prepared to discuss and back-up what you perceive as a competitive salary for the nature of the job. If you two reach a stalemate Well love to offer you that much but right now were locked at 60k, we cant actually do anymore, blah blah then thats when you get into bonuses, benefits, paid travel time, etc, and all of that jazz. 