Decide Whether to Ask for a Pay Rise Now

You think you are underpaid and are weighing whether to ask now. This assesses your position on three factors: two or three concrete contributions with measurable value, what you actually know about market rate, and whether the timing works. A clear read on whether to make the case now or build it further first.

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You believe you are underpaid relative to your contribution and market rate, and you are considering asking for a pay rise. You are not sure whether the timing and your case are strong enough.
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**Assess your position on three factors:**
1. Evidence: can you name two to three concrete contributions that have delivered measurable value in the last six months?
2. Market rate: do you have any data (job adverts, industry surveys, conversations) suggesting you are below market for your role and experience?
3. Timing: is the business in a position to reward you, and is there a natural moment coming up such as a review or the start of a budget cycle?

**Then decide:**
4. If all three are strong: proceed and prepare your case
5. If one is weak: identify what you need to do to strengthen it before asking
6. If two or more are weak: set a specific date three to six months ahead and name the two things to address before then

Draft the opening line of the conversation if you are ready to proceed.
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- Three-factor assessment: one sentence each with a strength rating
- Decision: one sentence
- Opening line draft or preparation plan: two to three sentences
- Length: 200 to 300 words
- Tone: confident and practical
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