Probably. I was told by a manager that HR has a difficult time figuring out salary levels for tech skills. And that an in-hand offer is very effective at conv

Probably. I was told by a manager that HR has a difficult time figuring out salary levels for tech skills. And that an in-hand offer is very effective at convincing them, and upper management to approve a larger than normal pay increase. Worst case, they might just tell me to take it.