A sample letter offering a job contingent upon the results of a background check or other criteria. The offer letter should provide details on the salary and pay periods.Dear (INSERT CANDIDATE NAME),. Compensation Subsection: Enter the salary amount being offered to the employee. The salary may be entered as an annual, monthly or hourly basis. Utilize the Salary Determination Tool to establish a starting salary. This tool replaces the formulaic salary calculation and uses a quartile approach. What is included in an offer letter?