Email Template: Ask
For A Pay Rise
Subject
Line: Request for salary appraisal. There’s no need to stress over what your email subject line
should be – just like any email, a good subject line sums up the contents of
the email and whether action is required. Something simple will do the trick.
Hi [manager’s name],
I have greatly enjoyed working here over the past ___ years, and as
well as feeling I have learnt a lot from my time within the department, I also
feel I have contributed a great deal to the ongoing success of the team and the
company.
Over the past year alone I have [write about your own achievements
here], and also have additional responsibilities such as [add these here,
focusing on how they help the business]..
Given the added value I bring to the company, I no longer feel that the
salary I am receiving reflects the contribution I am making to the
department. I believe my current remuneration package is below what can
generally be expected for someone in my position, and would request an increase
of X% to bring my current salary into line with the industry average.
I would greatly appreciate an opportunity to discuss this further, and
kindly ask that we meet at a time most convenient for you. Once again I would
like to express my sincere thanks for the support you have shown me and I look
forward to continuing to serve the department and the wider company.
Kind regards,
Your Name Here
