Michael Torres

Michael Torres is a compensation consultant and salary negotiation expert with 10 years of experience in corporate HR and total rewards. He's helped design compensation packages for companies ranging from startups to multinational corporations, giving him unique insight into how salary decisions are actually made.Michael has personally negotiated or coached negotiations resulting in over $2 million in combined salary increases for professionals across tech, finance, healthcare, and consulting industries. He understands the psychology of negotiation, the constraints HR departments work within, and exactly how to ask for more without jeopardizing an offer.His approach is data-driven and respectful: research your market value, understand the company's position, and negotiate strategically. Michael holds an MBA with a focus on Organizational Behavior and is certified as a Compensation Professional (CCP). He believes everyone deserves to be paid fairly for their work—and that negotiation is a skill anyone can learn.