How to Ask for a Raise
Asking for a raise is a business case, not a favour. Build the case and the conversation gets easy.
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💼 Salary Negotiation Coach
Generate custom scripts & emails to ask for a raise or counter-offer.
Anyone about to ask for a raise, respond to a job offer, or counter a lowball number and wants the exact words to use.
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🔒 Your inputs are used to draft the text and are handled the same way as the Ask HelpForMan feature — don't include confidential employer details you wouldn't want processed.
How it works
Tell it your situation (raise request or offer negotiation), your target number and your main justification. It drafts a clear, professional script or email you can edit and send — framed around your value, not your expenses.
Example
Example opener: "Over the past year I've taken on X and delivered Y. Based on my contribution and the market rate for this role, I'd like to discuss moving my salary to £Z. Can we find a time this week?" — direct, evidence-led, and easy for a manager to say yes to.
This drafts wording to help you prepare — it doesn't know your employer's budget or market rates. Pair it with your own research on typical pay for the role and location.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to ask for a raise?
After a clear win or at a natural review point, when your recent contribution is fresh and visible. Avoid moments when the team is in crisis or budgets have just been set.
Should I give a specific number?
Yes. A specific, researched figure anchors the conversation better than "a bit more". Base it on your value and the market rate for the role, not on your personal expenses.
What if they say no?
Ask what would need to change to get there and by when, then get it in writing. A "no now" with clear criteria is a plan; a vague "maybe" is not.