Work & Business guide

Ask your employer for a pay rise

Gather evidence of your value, research what similar roles pay and have a calm, well-timed conversation that makes a clear case for a pay rise.

Estimated time: 1–2 hours to prepareUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide if you believe you are underpaid for your role or have taken on more responsibility. Have your job description, recent feedback or appraisals and notes of what you have achieved in the last year.

Step by step

  1. Know your current package

    Check your contract and payslips for your salary, bonuses, pension contributions and other benefits. Find out how and when your employer normally reviews pay. Some organisations have fixed pay bands or annual review dates that affect timing.

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