How do I get my boss to give me a raise?

Question

I have been working for year at the same place, and i think its time. But the boss is a tight fisted old pennybasher. What is the best tactic?

Answer 1

The first thing you need to do is not think "Ive been there x years and should get one" you need reasons.

Im a boss and if anyone asks for a payrise they have to tell me why they deserve it and "I dunno, i just think i need more" is not a valid answer.

You need to justify to yourself and your boss why you deserve that extra money, what extra duties do you do? Have you gained extra skills?

Write them down so when you go in to ask for it you can justify why you think you need it.

Never compare your salary to anyone elses. Ive had a few people telling me they could earn twice as much working in London, the answer to that is "Fine, go and work in London". Salarys vary from place to place due to living costs and also how they work you. I would never work in london, too demanding.

If you cant think of any valid reasons why you should get a pay rise then you can still ask, but you just better pray that your lucky. If hes as tight fisted as you say then a valid argument is the only way. You can of course offer yourself to do extra work of some sort in exchange for a rise.

Final advice... never quit, never think the threat of leaving will get a rise. Its a dangerous game to play and will often backfire, everyone is expendable and it will only harm relations in the future.

Answer 2

You have to ask. Make an appointment with him or her, sit down and point out the reasons you think you deserve a raise. Don't just say that you've been there for a while, because raises aren't given out for longevity, they're given out for merit. Point out how you've been an asset to the company, and give examples of how you think you can benefit the company further in the future.

Be prepared to be turned down, but don't necessarily take it personally. If nothing else, you may plant the seed in your boss' head, and he/she may be more inclined to notice your work for a raise at a better time. Decide if you think you can do better elsewhere before you push too hard.

Answer 3

Just be yourself and work hard. I started a new job six months ago and i'm getting a payrise. When I started I thought I made a really bad impression but I've been told that I'm doing a great job. So just be yourself and you can't go wrong. If the boss is tight fisted then he/she probably won't approach you so you've got to ask him/her. You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain. But if I've learnt anything it's that money isn't everything and it's happiness that counts.

Answer 4

Determine what assets and talents you are giving the company. Approach the boss by saying, I am doing all these things and this is why I believe I deserve a raise. Then give him a chance to consider the logic of that. Never threaten to leave. That will only alienate the boss and he will be less inclined to help.

Answer 5

Review yr performance. If u think u have done all the right stuff and work very hard, speak to your boss directly. An alternative is to get a colleague to speak on your behalf. If u think there are areas in your work to improve on, give yourself a few more months =)

Answer 6

Be resonable in your expectations.
If you feel certain you have been an excellent employee, ask.
State your position quickly and concisely in 2 minutes or less.
Ask for an appointment if he is usually busy.
Your atitude toward your boss in your question is not positive or professional. Perhaps you should consider changing jobs to one you enjoy more.

Answer 7

u walk in ur bosses room and close the door. then ask for a raise if he says no .slap him and ask again nobody can see u.if he says no again staple his tie to the desk and glue him to his chair and take a photo and say the only way u get out of this room is u give me a raise and then say i will show every one this photo. there u go u hav a raise

Answer 8

you need to in a way try and impress him and stand out form the other workers you need to show him that you are an asset to his team and that you are more than capeable of compleating tasks and have the stamina to controle situations if he sees this then he will see that you are skilled and will know that he has to give you a raise because you have all these recogniseable qualities

Answer 9

Ummm...have you tried asking? You need to sit down with him, point out your history (how long you've been there, your employment and attendance record, you contributions to the business, your qualities, etc.). If you do this in an intelligent, ordered, and reasonable manner, he should be hard-pressed to find a reason to deny you.

Answer 10

erm ive neva actually worked bfr as im 2 young yet but i wuld say to let him no dat ur lukin fr a new job as da 1 ur doin now isnt enuf pay but u luv wrkin there but all dat will keep u there is a pay rise!
gd luck!