Salary Negotiation Regret

Hi everyone,

I recently found out that I was the runner-up for a Technical Lead position, and initially, I was informed that I didn’t get the job. However, just five days later, I received an email from talent acquisition indicating that “there have been developments” and requesting a phone call the following day.

During the call, I was surprised to learn that the first candidate had dropped out, and the position was now mine. When asked about my salary expectations, I mentioned I was looking for 10% more than my current salary and provided a specific figure. The recruitment team quickly checked with the hiring manager and accepted my request without any objections or counteroffers.

Since then, I’ve done some research on Glassdoor and realized that I may have settled for a lower number than the market range, and I could have potentially asked for at least £6k more.

I haven’t yet received the official offer letter or contract. Do you think it’s appropriate to reach out to the recruitment team and explain my findings while requesting a higher salary?

I’d really appreciate any insights or advice you have.

Thank you!