How To Ask For A Riase?

How much should I ask for a raise?

As a general rule of thumb, it’s usually appropriate to ask for 10% to 20% more than what you’re currently making. That means if you’re making $50,000 a year now, you can easily ask for $55,000 to $60,000 without seeming greedy or getting laughed at.

Is it OK to ask for a raise?

If you just started a new job, or if you’re at the same job and starting a new role, Salemi says you should wait at least six months before asking for a raise. Anything sooner, she says, is “not enough time for you to prove yourself as a valuable asset to the company.”

How do I ask for a pay rise?

Ten of the best … ways to get a pay rise

• Ask yourself why you deserve a rise. You are unlikely to convince anyone you’re worth more unless you can find concrete arguments to back up your request.
• Know your worth.
• Put pen to paper.
• Don’t ambush your boss.
• Think about your timing.
• Be realistic.
• Learn the art of negotiation.
• Have a back-up plan.

Is a 10 percent raise good?

Over the past four years, the average merit increase has hovered around 4 to 5 percent, so I think it’s unrealistic to expect a 10 percent raise. A raise as high as 10 percent is generally reserved for employees whose salary is not competitive with the market.

What is a reasonable pay increase?

Increasingly, differentiating salary increases by employee performance is the norm. High performing, superior employees can expect to receive as much as 4.5% to 5% and, in some cases, up to 10% based on their performance.

Can I be fired for asking for a raise?

Although there’s no law against it, firing employees simply for asking for a raise isn’t a good business practice. You want to keep employees who put their best efforts into their job, and are willing to go the extra mile.

How can I get a raise without asking?

6 Strategies to Get a Raise Without Asking

1. Add value by brining on new customers. Money talks and if you are the one bringing more money to a company or saving them some, chances are you will be rewarded for that effort.
2. Do double your job.
3. Find an advocate.
4. Make Your boss look great.

How do I talk to my boss about salary increase?

If you are also wishing for a pay increase, here are some suggestions that may help:

• Know the worth of your job.
• Research your company’s pay practices.
• Be realistic.
• Remember that confidence counts!
• Focus on selling, not begging.
• Don’t wait for your performance review.
• Consider your boss’s personality.
• Just do it!