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Unfold ItThink. Unfold. Move.Unfold ItThink. Unfold. Move.I've been in my role for 2 years, consistently exceeding expectations, but haven't had a meaningful raise. I want a structured plan to research my market value, build my case, and negotiate confidently without damaging my relationship with my manager.
Plan for: Negotiate a 30% Salary Increase at Your Current Company
Company policy strictly caps internal raises at 10-15%, making a 30% base increase impossible without a promotion.
Pivot your request to a title promotion that justifies the new band, or negotiate the remaining 15% in equity, sign-on style bonuses, or extra PTO.
Sounding like you are giving an ultimatum, which could damage your relationship with your manager.
Use 'we' language. Frame it as 'I love working here and want to build my long-term career with this team, how can we align my pay with the market?'
Market data might show your current salary is already near the top of the band for your title.
If market data doesn't support a 30% raise for your current title, shift your strategy to negotiating a promotion to the next tier (e.g., Mid to Senior).
Ready to make this plan yours?
