2007-01-15 04:08:05 · 7 answers · asked by Craig B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You don't want to aim too low so I'd say ask for about 7-8% more than your current salary. Or if it is an hourly job try maybe $1 to $1.50 an hour. Usually raises are between 2% and 6% of your yearly income... so aim high then try to settle on a nice medium. =) Good luck!
2007-01-15 04:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by dcVixen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a case for what you're worth.
First start with the general salary ranges for your position, and your location using online tools such as Yahoo's salary calculator (http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/salary).
Next scale it for any unique experience you bring to the company (create a basis you're willing to defend. say being a domain expert is worth 25%, recognized individual 10%, etc.)
Next scale it for any supervisory role you've taken on, or will be in the near future (create a basis you're willing to defend, say 1-3% per employee).
Next add a happiness factor. If you're completely happy in your job, add $0. If you're boss and coworkers are all @$$holes, add 25%.
Or, if you want the easy way to justify your raise, go out and interview and get another offer, then stick it under your boss's nose.
2007-01-15 12:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by Scott 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow thats great YOU get to choose the figure! I can't advise you how much you should ask for because I don't know your current salary or your expenses but I would suggest you think about the amount that you would be comfortable getting and then add on a few thousands.
2007-01-15 13:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by RACQUEL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes as stated annual raises within companys are around 2-6 percent. so if you're asking for a substantial amount 8 to 10 percent is no going too far at all. I like to use non integers so I ask for something like 9.89 percent or 10.54 percent. have some fun with it but be sure to back up your worth too. Aim high!
2007-01-15 12:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by teeyodi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for whatever you think you deserve. I recently got awarded a 40% raise. I think you can ask for 25% without it being too much, if you are worth it. It just means more pressure for you.
2007-01-15 12:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ayeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask for 9% -- 10% sounds like too much for any employer and then that leaves negotuating room -- as long as you end up with 6-7% you should be happy
2007-01-15 12:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by angihorn2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for 10 percent- make sure you have specific accoumplishments and things you do to back it up
2007-01-15 12:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋