Comment on Ask HN: How do I ask for a salary increase?Comments−lee16yYou just ask, but take the advice that others have posted and definitely do your due diligence on local market research before asking.On a side note:I've had 4 jobs in the past 3 years, and I've had significant pay increases everytime I started with a new employer (except for my current job).Job 1 -> Job 2: +30%Job 2 -> Job 3: +50%Job 3 -> Job 4: -15%I took a pay decrease for Job 4 as the job was still paying well over the median, was more interesting, and had a way better work environment.Sometimes the best way to get a raise is to find another job.
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You just ask, but take the advice that others have posted and definitely do your due diligence on local market research before asking.
On a side note:
I've had 4 jobs in the past 3 years, and I've had significant pay increases everytime I started with a new employer (except for my current job).
Job 1 -> Job 2: +30%
Job 2 -> Job 3: +50%
Job 3 -> Job 4: -15%
I took a pay decrease for Job 4 as the job was still paying well over the median, was more interesting, and had a way better work environment.
Sometimes the best way to get a raise is to find another job.