John Gill Commentary Genesis 30:28

"And he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it." — Genesis 30:28 (ASV)

And he said, appoint me your wages, and I will give [it]. Say what you will have, fix what salary you think sufficient, and I will agree to it, and punctually pay it: this he craftily said, not choosing to propose anything himself, but leaving it to Jacob, knowing very well the honesty and modesty of Jacob, that he would mention less wages than he could have the face to offer him.