The Top 10 Ways to Get A Raise at Work

Originally Submitted on 11/18/96.

1. Increase the company's sales.

Raises are easier to give when they are "paid" from a better bottom line.

2. Cut the company's expenses.

And document it.

3. Eliminate a big problem in the company.

And document it.

4. Become known in the company as the person who REALLY gets things done.

No matter what position you have in the company, you CAN become one of these people. When you've developed this reputation, getting a raise is a lot easier.

5. Develop a different compensation package.

More companies, afraid of losing key talent, have become more flexible in adjusting compensation packages to meet an employee's specific needs.

6. Get paid for performance as part of your salary.

Either get a bonus on top of your current salary for predetermined "extra" results, or put some of your current salary at play and be compensated (well) for agreed upon strong results.

7. Take on more responsibility.

Usually, this translates to a higher salary.

8. Get a degree or advanced degree.

This can work well in either getting a raise at work and/or because now you're worth more in the marketplace, thanks to the benefit of an additional degree. It's worth it.

9. Become irreplaceable.

Learn a key set of skills, be the only person who has a special talent, manage a key client, etc.

10. ASK for a raise.

You can assume that most every person in any company is underpaid, because they are. Given that, ask for a raise.

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