Asking for wage increase.

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I've recently interviewed for a couple of jobs after being approched directly by them on Linkedin, - 1 I was offered and other I got 2 3rd interview stage before it went to someone else. TBH I didn't actually think either of them were right for me at the moment. Both companies are in same industry as I work at and employ globally around same number of people.

I really like my job and love the people and work I do and i don't feel like I want to leave but both jobs were offering £10k above my salary for doing exactly what I do now, in fact in the case of the one i was offered I actually do a lot more. I have my appraisal tomorrow and I want to raise this with my boss but I don't really know how to go about it? I'm not sure if that's even the right time or if I should approach HR. To be clear I don't think at all I'll be getting a £10k payrise but I also want to make sure I'm being paid at roughly my market rate.

Any ideas how best to go about this. TY

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Salary feels deeply personal and so talking about it can feel awkward. But honesttly, the best way is just to say it as you have said it here:

• I want to talk about my salary
• I've recently had two very good job offers for similar roles, which has given me cause to consider whether or not I am still earning the market rate here and, upon reflection on those offers, I don't think I am
• I would like to talk about that

An appraisal is a great time to mention it, see what your manage says to the above points.

Be prepared to give examples of the other roles and the responsibilities they included - and how that compares to what you do now.

Gather evidence that you’re being unpaid and raise it at your meeting. Don’t expect an answer there and then but ask your manager to consider how you could be recompensed in line with the market.
I’ve done it successfully and felt nervous raising it but had lots of evidence (job adverts etc) and it was agreed pretty much straight away.

It's well known that the best way to increase your salary is by moving.

Ask for a discussion with your current employer and tell you want an increase as you are below market rate. If they want to keep you they will counter offer, it will be cheaper for them to keep you than go to market for someone new. If they don't then it's time to leave.

men just ask they don't worry about this

Everything @EdithAndBertie said

Your annual appraisal is the perfect time to ask about salary.

I recently had a very similar situation. I said I'm really happy at the company - but I have been approached by other companies offering £XX. Honestly I'm not looking to leave, but compensation does come into the equation at some point

Also. I'd say you've been offered £XX and leave that with them. Don't say you're willing to take less,

Thanks all so much - it's really helpful.

I always feel so awkward asking about money. And yes, men would just ask!