It's 2025: Here's To Getting Paid What You're Worth
Do you wish you were being fairly compensated at work? Speak now, or forever hold your peace!
By Kimberly Chang on 2024-01-08 at 2:30 AM
Updated on 2025-01-27 at 1:18 AM
If you’ve never broached the subject of a raise with your manager, it’s time to normalize the conversation. Asking for a raise is simply checking in with your employer to ensure your compensation reflects your value. Most managers have been through this process themselves and understand its importance.
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If you’ve received an offer from another company with better pay but enjoy your current role, salary could be a key deciding factor. This is the perfect time to have an honest conversation with your manager about matching the offer.
Your annual performance review is an ideal time to discuss a raise. Since this meeting focuses on your achievements and contributions, use the opportunity to demonstrate why you deserve a salary adjustment.
Have you taken on more responsibilities due to structural changes or employee resignations? If your job scope has expanded but your salary hasn’t, document your achievements and contributions to support your case when requesting a raise.
Before the conversation, list your key accomplishments and how they’ve contributed to the company. Use measurable results wherever possible, such as revenue growth, process improvements, or successful project completions.
Pro Tip: Gain a deeper understanding of your professional worth by taking Hiredly’s Work Personality Test. It helps you identify strengths that can be leveraged during salary discussions.
If your manager cannot approve a raise immediately, don’t see it as a dead end. Instead, consider negotiating for other forms of compensation, such as:
It’s also helpful to request a follow-up meeting in a couple of months to revisit your request. This keeps the conversation open and signals your commitment to staying proactive.
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By Kimberly Chang on 2024-01-08 at 2:30 AM