FAQ- Pay rise request letter         

Question 3: How do I write a pay rise request letter and how much should I ask for?

Answer: 

• A pay rise or pay raise request  is usually asked for or requested by setting up a meeting with your immediate manager and by discussing the pay rise in the meeting.

• So unless you were asked for a letter, which is rare, you usually don't need to write a pay rise request letter.
• If you need to write a pay rise request letter, follow the general tips outlined in our Pay Rise Tips. There is no standard method for a pay rise. 
• Regarding how much to ask for, that really depends job market conditions, your level of expertise in your field and also depends on how much you are confident you are worth to your employer. If you don't ask, the boss may simply give you a small pay rise and consider you would be happy with that. It is always best to ask for more than you are expecting and then negotiate, because you rarely get exactly the pay rise that you ask for.

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Summary of other FAQ- salary/ pay rise questions & answers:

• promotion- relocation

• ask my boss for a pay rise

• two confirmed job offers

• pay rise request letter 

• offer from another company

• salary increase request letter 

• 'desired salary'

• relocation to a small town

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