How do you go about trying to negotiate a higher salary without sounding like a money-grubber or something?

Answer 1

We all work to make money, and the person you would address this question to, I would guarantee at some point they asked for more money as well.

When going to ask for money, the best thing you can do is speak about what the market is like out there. You can mention what the market appears to be out there for someone of your skill level, education and years experience. However, when you speak of "out there" you need to be prepared to receive the "feel free to go out there then".

The last thing I want to hear as a boss though, is that your expenses are high....I'll tell you to cancel cable and buy a more fuel efficient car. Talk about what you are worth. Don't make it about money make it about your WORTH.

Answer 2

I agree with Jennifer. If you come at it from that angle, you are not likely to be looked on as a money-grubber. Many people, unless it is a fantastic offer, will expect you to try and bump it up a little. Otherwise it can send the message that you will work for anything. One good thing to try is to have some sort of reference as to what the average salary is, assuming the salary you are being offered is lower than that salary. For example, if you are just graduating and a company offers you a job, check with your university's career people and they should have a record of other students who went into those fields.

Answer 3

PROVE to them why you DESERVE more money. Schedule a meeting and arrive prepared to showcase what you personally have done to increase value for the company. You will need concrete examples, specific incidents, statistics, whatever. Money is tight and you have to SHOW, not tell, why you deserve more. Decide if you're willing to accept non-monetary benefits in place of a raise. If your employer simply can't offer you more money, ask about a more flexible schedule, doing some work from home, paid training courses, etc.

You're not tied to your current job. After work, go home and do some job searching. See if you can find an equally interesting job that will pay you even more. Then you're in a better position to bargain with your current employer. Say you'd love to continue working for him, but you've received a higher offer. Can he match that? Obviously this only works if you have a real job offer. I've done it in the past and my current boss has said, "No can do." I left the company and moved on to a more lucractive position.

Answer 4

Most companies will want to be competitive with salaries. I would suggest you find examples of similar pay scales for you particular job description within your industry and show your employer that they are not competitive in the wage market (if that is the case). In most cases employers do not want the reputation of being at the low end of the wage market. Good Luck !

Answer 5

List your experience and why you would be an asset. Then state that due to all you've described you feel it warrants more. You can also go through previous salaries you have earned. Don't feel like you sound greedy. Everyone wants to be paid what they're worth.

Answer 6

You need to provide evidence of why you are worth the extra money. Did you find and fix a mistake that could have cost the company money? Have you been so efficient that the company no longer needed to hire additional help due to your efficiency? You need to provide proof of why you deserve the extra money.

Answer 7

Confront them with the facts of your employment. From hours worked to cost of living. We all need our wages readjusted from time to time. And work preformance speaks louder than anything. Stateing you need a raise and why you deserve one dosen't make you sound money hungry it makes you sound confident