Formal Pay Rise Request Template
Craft a compelling and professional argument for your salary increase.
Copy Formal Email Script
Customise this formal template with your achievements to professionally open a salary discussion.
What's Inside
- A subject line that gets straight to the point.
- A professional and respectful tone.
- Placeholders for your specific, quantifiable achievements.
- A clear call to action for a meeting.
Key Features
Structured for Impact
Guides you in presenting a logical and persuasive case.
Performance-Focused
Helps you link your contributions directly to your request.
Action-Oriented
Designed to get you a meeting, the crucial next step.
How to Use This Template
- Fill in the bracketed details with your information.
- List 3-4 of your most impactful, metric-driven achievements.
- Do your research to have a desired salary range in mind for the meeting.
- Read it aloud to ensure it sounds professional and confident.
Expert Insights
A formal request sets a serious and professional tone. It signals to your manager that you have thoughtfully considered your contributions and market value. Ensure your listed achievements are specific and, where possible, tied to revenue, cost savings, or efficiency improvements.