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Everything becomes more expensive, the salary stays the same. If a salary negotiation is imminent, you should think about a strategy. You can get an overview here.
Many people have set goals or made specific plans for the New Year. This not only affects your private life, but also your career. An issue that concerns many employees is salary. If you want to adjust your salary, you need a strategy. There are a few things you should keep in mind.
When do salary increases take place?
Many employees share the desire for more pay. Write down your successes throughout the year. © Yay Images/Imago
Labor law does not set any fixed time periods for when you can negotiate your salary. The
labor rights
portal
informs that a company can limit this. When you can sensibly negotiate your salary depends, among other things, on the external circumstances.
After the probationary period: You have successfully completed the probationary period and fit into the company. Your performance meets the requirements, in this case a salary increase is not uncommon, reports
Arbeitsrechte.de
.
Expiring contract: Your fixed-term contract is expiring and the company wants to keep you (temporary or permanent). If the job profile is then expanded, this is a good time to ask for more salary.
Promotion: You take on new tasks, perhaps even a management position, which usually comes with a salary increase.
At the appraisal interview: Some companies hold discussions between employees and superiors every year. In this context, employees receive feedback for the work they have done. However, you can also express your wishes there and ask for a salary increase.
Transfer: If you are asked to take on another position internally, this may also affect the salary.
You should reinforce your desired salary with your expertise, which you can use to strengthen the company. It is therefore advisable that you write down your successes so that you can then bring them up in the conversation. However, it is important that you do not ask for a salary increase after every successful project or assignment. Labor law experts recommend asking for a salary negotiation every 18 to 24 months at most. The career portal
Kununu
informs that career starters should only ask for their first salary increase after two years in the company at the earliest. More experienced employees could start salary negotiations after just one year.
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Salary increase without a change of position: How much percent you can ask for
If your area of responsibility has not changed, an increase in income of between three and seven percent is possible, informs the
Indeed
portal . So you can calculate in advance what might happen to you. However, it makes sense that you demand more salary. In this case, a guideline could be your salary plus ten percent. With this claim you go into the salary negotiation. Your employer will definitely talk down to you. However, you can still save something if you have negotiated badly. If you are preparing for an interview, the following table can help you estimate the salary increase.
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Reason |
Salary increase in percent |
|---|---|
For no significant reason |
Between three and seven percent |
Promotion, taking on responsible tasks |
Between ten and fifteen percent |
Job change |
Salary jump of fifteen to twenty percent |
The information corresponds to average values that may be possible. However, the actual amount depends on several factors, including economics. You should therefore find out in advance how the company is currently doing and adapt your wishes accordingly. You always go into the negotiation with a slightly higher desire than you actually want. If a salary increase is not possible at the moment, think about benefits that you could claim instead. For example, more paid vacation days or further training opportunities. However, it can also be worthwhile to change jobs every two years.