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[–] Dr_Poop 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I would try, but lightly. so you don't go way above your worth. The way I see it, if they offered you a job, they'll counter either way even if it is to say "We can only give you the same salary we offered". You have to accept the second offer though, you won't get more after that

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[–] 8265607? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

If you have other comparable but better offers, you could try (a job in a higher cost of living area probably isn't comparable). Otherwise I'd say no. No point risking the only decent opportunity you have to be greedy.

Check to see if the employer publishes salary bands to get an idea of the range for that position. Just expect to be at the bottom of the range as a new employee with no experience, or if you're at the minimum requirements for the position. A fresh senior programmer will likely be paid less than one who's been a senior for years. As a younger employee you're probably going to be paid less than older employees.

Go nuts with the negotiating when you're fully employed and applying for new jobs with nothing to lose. You will also have a better idea of what you actually want. Prior to that, I'd recommend locking down whatever job looks good enough to satisfy you.

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[–] zak_the_mac 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

It's easy to get something to negotiate with: apply for a number of jobs, and compare the salaries they offer you. If the job you particularly wanted didn't match the salary offer from another company that you didn't want so much, you could ask the company you wanted to work for to match it.