What's the best way to write a pay raise proposal?

Question

My boss has asked me to write a proposal concerning an increase in hourly wages. I provide Technical Support for a well known motherboard/mp3 player manufacturer. Can anyone provide resources or suggestions on how to make this go smoothly?

Answer 1

Below is a (very abbreviated) template you may care to follow/customize:

"As requested, I am submitting a pay raise proposal, highlighting key performance points.

- Met and exceeded ......
- Achieved......
- Outperformed......
- Excelled at

In addition, I have taken active steps to achieve better performance in......by......"

I agree with the previous answerer: You should write up your proposal with your job description in hand. the description will contain key areas of responsibility. You'll want to have 3-4 bullet points that talk to specific areas of the description and your excelling in those areas. Be sure to use strong, proactive verbs to start each bullet. (See above for some examples.)

The last part ("In addition.....") is a little trickier but demonstrates professionalism. If you have managed to address an area of job performance that your boss identified as "needing improvement" - whether this was in an annual review or an on the job observation - You'll gain points by noting the area, and how you've bettered your performance. It will demonstrate that A) you can take and assimilate constructive criticism professionally, and B) are prepared to take steps to address any job performance issues.

I hope that some of this is helpful.

Answer 2

You should write such a proposal with your job description in hand. To earn a raise, you'll have to demonstrate that you went beyond the job specifications in numerous areas... you will have to show your value to the company. Not easy, but I recommend being objective as possible. Never make comparisons with other employees... stick to your position and what you contribute to the company. Perhaps to further justify a pay raise, list those things you do that aren't required... especially items which add to the company's bottom line. If needed, cite additional responsibilities you are willing to take on for a pay raise; be careful here... make sure you will have the time to perform additional tasks.

Answer 3

Proposal For A Raise

Answer 4

The key to writing a good payraise proposal is to show that 1) you are accomplishing a lot and 2) that other people in your position get paid more.

With respect to 1), break down your job into 3 or 4 key parts. Then provide a summary of how great your accomplishments are in each of these 3 or 4 areas.

With respect to 2), given the way you described your job, I suspect that they are constantly recruiting people with your skills. They'll know what you are worth (and you could probably establish this yourself by applying for some outside jobs).

Answer 5

Go to Salary.com Search around for descriptions of your position and show that you are underpaid relative to other similar positions.
Go to another site. If this raise is just for you, show how you have improved productivity in your job, and reduced costs, justifying your position and salary.

Education is not equal! Many, many PhD's in the sciences make very low wages, since there are more people who want those jobs than there are positions.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Well ,write all the things that you do now ,and all the things you would be willing to do,if its going to cost your company money ,let them know what they're spending their money on ,added responsibly .

Answer 7

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Answer 8

follow your heart and your desired rate of increase