Federal Wage Table Salary Negotiation Script Infographic

Career infographic titled "Salary Negotiation Script". SOFT-SKILLS WHEEL archetype for general professional careers, editorial LinkedIn-magazine illustration, warm illustrated style, professional navy & cream palette, clean modern layout. Central wheel hub: "Salary Negotiation" with 7 labeled sections around it, each with concise actionable tips and mini callouts. Section 1: "Research" — market range, role scope, location, timing. Section 2: "Value Statement" — summarize impact, quantify results, highlight scarce skills. Section 3: "Opening Script" — polite confident opener, state enthusiasm, ask to discuss compensation. Section 4: "Anchor With Range" — present a clear example range such as "Example: 68,000–78,000", mention flexibility, connect ask to evidence. Section 5: "Handle Pushback" — pause, ask clarifying questions, restate value, explore total package. Section 6: "Benefits & Tradeoffs" — bonus, equity, title, remote days, learning budget, review timeline, example total compensation note "Example package: 72,000 base + 5,000 bonus". Section 7: "Close Professionally" — confirm next steps, get offer in writing, express appreciation, avoid ultimatums. Add small side panels with practical do/don't callouts: "Do" use calm language, practice aloud, use specific achievements, wait after stating your ask; "Don't" apologize for negotiating, reveal personal financial pressure, accept immediately without review, use aggressive wording. Include a tiny footer note with illustrative salary numbers clearly labeled as example only. Visual accents: icons for speaking, chart, handshake, checklist, clock, briefcase, growth. No discriminatory framing, no real company logos as endorsements, no watermarks. All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no real company logos as recommendations, no watermarks No real company logos as endorsements. Illustrative salary numbers labeled as example. No discriminatory framing.