Asking for a Raise: what to say in English

职场薪资沟通

Starting the Conversation

I was wondering if we could talk about my compensation. I feel like I've taken on a lot more responsibility this year.

To discuss your salary due to more responsibilities.

compensationtaken onresponsibility

I've been here for two years now, and I think my performance has been consistently strong. I'd love to discuss a raise.

To mention your consistent performance and discuss a raise.

performanceconsistently strongdiscuss a raise

I really enjoy working here, and I'm committed to the team. I just want to make sure my salary reflects my contributions.

To ensure your salary matches your contributions.

committedsalaryreflectscontributions

Possible Boss Responses

I appreciate you bringing this up. Let me look into the budget and get back to you next week.

Boss needs time to check the budget.

appreciatebringing this uplook intobudget

You've definitely been doing great work. Let's set up a meeting to go over the numbers.

Boss acknowledges your work and suggests a meeting.

great workset up a meetinggo over the numbers

Following Up

Thanks for hearing me out. I really appreciate it. Just let me know when you have an update.

Thank your boss and ask for updates.

hearing me outappreciateupdate

Would it help if I put together a summary of my key accomplishments? I can have it ready by tomorrow.

Offer to provide a summary of achievements.

put togethersummaryaccomplishments

Even if a raise isn't possible right now, would there be room for a performance bonus or extra PTO?

Ask about bonuses or extra time off if no raise.

performance bonusextra PTOroom for

Key words

compensation

pay or salary

raise

increase in salary

performance review

evaluation of work performance

contributions

things you do to help

bonus

extra money for good work

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