Most of RSM's employees are eligible for an annual bonus or incentive compensation program, 401(k) company match, a health savings account, education reimbursement, parking, and mass transit reimbursement, a 529 savings plan, consumer discounts, long- and short-term disability, life insurance coverage, among other generous benefits. Additionally, most of their job postings advertise the salary range they will pay you based on your experience or professional worth. Examine their offerings and carefully factor them in before coming up with a number.

The best, and most diplomatic approach, is to speak to what you are currently paid, how frequently you receive pay increases, and your projected income over the next year. Explain that you currently receive a generous benefits package and have researched the benefits RSM offers and their salary range. Tell your interviewer that you feel you could be fairly compensated for your professional worth and are open to discussing this further.

"I understand that RSM has already performed their performance reviews, and the next one is quite a ways out. I currently earn and receive a pay increase twice a year of roughly #%. I project my income will be roughly by next year. Considering RSM's benefits package is similar to what I currently receive, I feel the salary range posted on the job listing is fair, considering the broad range of experience one can have for the role. I feel like, after further discussion, we could come to a fair number that equals my professional worth and meets my expectations within this range."