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I am at the location where I would end up working if I took the job, leaving tomorrow morning. I was offered the job 2 days ago, and asked for more money yesterday. My future boss and his boss said they would need to get approval but I haven't heard back from them. Should I follow up with an email? If so, what do I say?

lauraoc7
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    Your first sentence is confusing. What do you mean by "at the location... if I took the job" and "leaving tomorrow morning". Where are you going tomorrow? – MikeP Dec 08 '16 at 21:20
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    @MikeP: I too was confused by that sentence, but I worked it out in the end. It means: "Until tomorrow morning, I am in the town/city where I would be relocating to if I got the job." So they have probably just attended a job interview there. – TonyK Dec 08 '16 at 22:41
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    I would have thought that they would need a few days at least. Also do not put all your eggs in one basket – Ed Heal Dec 08 '16 at 22:57

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Asking for approval for potential over-budget salary is quite common. It may take few days for them to consider it. Always ask how much time they need to consider your application - I always get some approximate date.
Assuming you are working in some country with Monday to Friday working days, contact them not earlier than Monday afternoon. 2-3 days for them is minimum.
If you need response before some specific time, always ask in advance if they are able to provide it to you.

DDT
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    Even Monday afternoon is too soon. I would give them a week. In other words: it's too soon to worry, lauraoc! – TonyK Dec 08 '16 at 22:44