What is Salary?
A salary is a form of periodic payment from an employer to an employee, which may be specified in an employment contract.
It is contrasted with piece wages, where each job, hour, or other unit is paid separately, rather than periodically.
How To Ask For A Salary Increase
Prepare your case and determine what value you bring ahead of time.
Rehearse your raise request and get feedback from others before the actual meeting.
Schedule a meeting to request a raise at a good time to boost your chance of approval.
In the meeting, show confidence, use data, and be specific.
Who can ask for a Salary Increase?
It’s been more than a year since your salary was last reviewed. Your workload has noticeably increased for at least the past six months.
You have an upcoming performance evaluation and/or you’ve been offered another job.