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Pay rises

184 replies

flounfer · 11/03/2022 12:40

Hopefully this won't come across as insensitive but I am wondering what pay rises if any people are expecting this year? On the one hand we are told it will make inflation worse but then bankers have had record bonuses & Ive seen some posts on here taking about double digit % pay rises. Mine is 2%, better than nothing obviously but not much help.

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OnceAgainWithFeeling · 11/03/2022 12:50

I changed jobs in December for a 20+% pay increase. Will be getting another 3% in July and feeling extremely grateful for that. They’re working on the performance related pay structure so may have opportunity for another increase through that.

Sexnotgender · 11/03/2022 12:55

I got 5% which was nice. I wasn’t really expecting anything as I’m on Mat leave. I got 10% last year.

NameChanger45465465 · 11/03/2022 12:59

I'm also really hoping my reply isn't insensitive.

I was given a recent pay rise which will work out 20% it's a huge relief for me with the cost of everything going up.

I haven't had a pay rise for many many years. My wage is now a fair reflection of the work I do as I have slowly increased responsibility in the last few years with no wage increase.

flounfer · 11/03/2022 13:02

I'm debating about looking for another job but I'm happy with it for other reasons.

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Thefrenchconnection1 · 11/03/2022 13:05

Zero increase for me

Monkeytapper · 11/03/2022 13:06

6.5%

thevassal · 11/03/2022 13:08

Local government standard rise so 1.75%
Better than nothing which is what they are getting in my old job (civil service) but doesn't come close to the cost of living increase.

Thetribeofhiltons · 11/03/2022 13:09

2% agreed for 20/21 but still hasn’t been paid in.

No idea what it will be for 21/22 but I suspect it will be similar.

Does it count as a pay rise if I haven’t actually had it? Hmm

HunterHearstHelmsley · 11/03/2022 13:09

6% organisation wide.

Serenity45 · 11/03/2022 13:10

I haven't had a pay rise for 2 years, but work for a charity and completely understood their financial position. We are getting 5.5% this year which I'm incredibly grateful for, as I was expecting perhaps 1% or 2%. I am very well paid for what I do (considering it's a charity) and am aware that many people won't be so fortunate.

Cottagepieandpeas · 11/03/2022 13:11

Higher education so not expecting much. 0.5% maybe?

Smeds · 11/03/2022 13:12

DH is getting a 3% rise.

I'm self employed.

ZeusandClio · 11/03/2022 13:12

Nothing. I'm a teacher so not likely to get a pay rise any time soon.

biggreenhouse · 11/03/2022 13:12

3% for us

Foolsrule · 11/03/2022 13:13

I predict an increase in working from home as people can’t afford the petrol to get to work anymore, despite us now being allowed into the office!

supertedious · 11/03/2022 13:14

0% despite obtaining a post graduate professional qualification and covering an additional position. I will be looking for another job.

zaffa · 11/03/2022 13:15

I got 3.6% but also a 12% bonus so it evens out.

The cost of living increases are still keeping me up at night though

Rrrob · 11/03/2022 13:17

Big law firm. Despite bumper profits I expect we minions (non lawyers) will get a similar increase to last year (1%)

rainbowandglitter · 11/03/2022 13:18

3% pay rise and a 12% bonus

CreepyDibillo · 11/03/2022 13:18

3% organisational wide, which I've calculated after the NI rise will leave me approx £50 a month better off, so I will take that quite happily in this climate.
I was also very fortunate to get a good bonus this year.

FrownedUpon · 11/03/2022 13:18

2.5%

LetsGoFlyAKiteee · 11/03/2022 13:20

Not sure what %..but work in a nursery so probably a little above whatever minimum wage is this year..hurrah!

DrDreReturns · 11/03/2022 13:24

The company I work for gave everyone a 5% payrise - they committed to match inflation this year which they don't normally do.

Kite22 · 11/03/2022 13:29

1.75 local Gvmnt rise, which of course, set against inflation is another drop in spending power.

Of course % rises always benefit those on higher income disproportionately, and widen the gaps between those on a high income and those barely managing..

NothingIsWrong · 11/03/2022 13:33

Not heard yet, but generally is matched to local government rates, so we shall see..