Salary and negotiations

Salary and negotiations are an important part of your employment relationship and something you can influence. With the right knowledge and support from NITO, you are stronger when it matters.

Salary and negotiations

All about salary

Are you unsure of what you should earn, or which collective agreements apply to you? Select your collective agreement area to get access to relevant salary statistics, your collective agreements and tips on how to negotiate higher wages.

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Select your tariff area to get customized information on how you can get a higher salary

What is a good starting salary for engineers?

A good starting salary is competitive and reflects your skills and experience. See what a good starting salary.

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Talk your salary up

The salary review is your best opportunity to influence salary development. Get step-by-step guidance to prepare and conduct a successful salary interview that can earn you a higher salary.

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The salary review is your best opportunity to talk up your salary

What is a collective agreement?

A collective agreement is a written agreement between a trade union and an employer or employers' organisation. It lays down rules for wages, working hours, pensions and other working conditions. 

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Local negotiations

How do you proceed when you are going to local negotiations with the management? Get access to your own tools and tips to help you negotiate.

Everything for salary negotiations

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