US male workers are more likely than women to negotiate their salary in a new job , according to a survey by staffing firm Robert Half . It found 55 % of men and 45 % of 18 - year - olds were prepared to haggle versus 34 % of women . In addition , older workers are less likely to negotiate , with 40 % of those aged between 25 and 54 , and 40 % of people aged 55 and over . financial consulting company Glassdoor estimates the average US worker earns $ 7,528 , or 13.3 percent less than they should , because they do n't know their true market value .
US male millennials are more likely than women to negotiate their salary in a new job, according to a survey by staffing firm Robert Half. It found 46% of men and 45% of 18-34-year-olds were prepared to haggle versus 34% of women. In addition, older workers are less likely to negotiate, with 40% of those aged between 25 and 54, and 30% of people aged 55 and over. Employer review company Glassdoor estimates the average US worker earns $7,528, or 13.3% less than they should, because they don't know their true market value.