What's the best way to ask my boss for a pay rise at work?

Question

Please don't just state the obvious.

Answer 1

say i really love working here but I'm finding it difficult to survive on my current wage, would it be possible to increase my pay slightly please? then give an Innocent desperate smile! good luck!

Answer 2

Asking for a payrise brings in what we call the WIFM factor - What Is In It For Me.

Your boss will immediatly think why should i?
you need to put a proposal of why.

Firstly ask by saying, i would like to discuss how i can get a payrise do not say i want more money!! if you ask a question he has to give an acceptable answer and an question like how can i get a payrise means he will come up with th ideas and if you meet them al he can't say no!

Do not list what you currently do as he pays you already for that and it doesnt deserve extra!!
if you do any extra tasks now that weren't in your initial Job Description then highlight these.
Last but not least say that for your payrise you are also willing to take on extra responsibility, this way your boss thinks he is getting more for his money..!

Good luck

Answer 3

Describe the situation if necessary. Express your feelings and opinions. Assert yourself by asking for what you want. Reinforce by explaining the positive effects and any negative effects. Be confident and be willing to negotiate. Something like this... "I have been working here x number of years and my rate of pay has not increased. I love my job and I feel that I am doing a good job and am trying to do my best with the company. I believe that I deserve an increase in my pay. By doing this, I will be happier and will work even harder to be the best employee at his company. If the answer is not, you could ask what the boss can do for you. Maybe you tell him/her that you're unhappy with your current rate of pay.

Answer 4

Ask him/her for a chat when they have time and then say 'I would like to chat about my pay' you should state the case of why you think you deserve a pay rise so you have something to back it up. Maybe if you want to you could also say you've been head hunted for another company to try and persuade your boss so they keep you on by giving you a higher salary!

Answer 5

Not been in this situation myself but a co-worker works for a year at a place then whether she wants to leave or not looks for other positions better paid.
If she gets a position & would consider it she tells her boss she's thinking of leaving, tells of other offer & if they like her they offer more or equal to the other company.
If they don't she can take the better paid job.

Other than this idea, I could only suggest asking your boss for a meeting & discussing your prospects in the company / extra pay for continuing in the same position.

Answer 6

well, the way i got a raise was to say that 'by the way, i'm leaving in the next two weeks if you don't give me a raise'. however, that would be a bit risky now, wouldn't it? i was really, really good at my job, but maybe what you could do is mention to someone that will tell your boss that you're looking around for another position because the money's not enough? gossip is always the most direct way to get things done in the office, i find.

Answer 7

There is only the obvious to state. You ask him directly. If you know that you are doing the work and deserve the money then sit him down, with your reasons as to why you deserve it in your mind, an ask him outright. Simple.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Point out your strengths and attributes to the job or jobs well done and give him an excellent reason for him/her to agree to the rise.

Answer 9

U: recently i have worked very har d(name xtra hours)
boss: yes well
U: and i think i dserve a little more
boss: you do do you?
U: yes i do
boss: get out now your fired
OR
boss:fair enough

Answer 10

Wear a shorter skirt

Answer 11

Ask them direct, and don't let them fob you off. I've just received my third rise this year, so it works.