Feeling Underpaid as a Project Engineer: How to Request a Salary Increase?

Hi members,

I've been working with this current company for 1.5 years but only received a small increment 8 months ago. As a Project Engineer with an Honors Degree from a University, I believe I am underpaid. My colleague has just resigned, which prompted me to explore other job opportunities or request an increment. The work is fine, but I feel undervalued in terms of compensation. Additionally, I will have to take on more work due to his resignation. Comparatively, my friends from university are earning between $500 to $1000 more than my current salary.

Therefore, I would like to submit a letter requesting an increment to my manager soon.

Please assist.

Thank you very much.
NR

Hi HR gurus,

I need a letter format for an increment in salary for my best friend. He is working in a software firm and wants to write to his CEO for a salary increment which is due since last October. He had a conversation with his boss while his boss was in the USA, and the CEO gave him assurance to increase his salary during a telephonic meeting.

Kindly help me out right now as my friend has to submit a letter tomorrow. I don't have any idea; that's why I need all my friends and supporters to help me out for my friend.

Thanks a ton.

Dushyant.

Hi members,

I've been working with this current company for 1.5 years but only received a small increment 8 months ago. As a Project Engineer with an Honors Degree from a University, I believe I am underpaid. My colleague has just resigned, which has prompted me to explore other job opportunities or request an increment. While the work is satisfactory, I feel undervalued in terms of compensation. With his resignation, I anticipate taking on additional workloads. I have noticed that my friends from the same university are earning between $500 to $1000 more than my current salary.

Therefore, I would like to submit a letter requesting an increment to my manager soon.

Please assist.

Thank you very much.

Rajiv Rai
rajiv_rai1@hotmail.com
9891597395

Hi HR gurus,

I need a letter format for an increment in salary for my best friend. He is working in a software firm and wants to write to his CEO for a salary increment which is due since last October. He had a conversation with his boss while his boss was in the USA, and the CEO assured him of a salary increase during a telephonic meeting.

Kindly help me out right now as my friend has to submit a letter tomorrow. I don't have any idea, that's why I need all my friends and supporters to help me out for my friend.

Thanks a ton.

Rajiv Rai

Dear Sir,

With due respect, I humbly would like to request a salary increment. As you are well aware, I have a small salary. You know that I have been working in the company for one and a half years. Due to my small salary and the increasing cost of living day by day, I am facing great difficulty in managing my family's expenses.

You are well aware that I am working in the company to the best of my abilities with hard work and sincerity.

Thank you very much for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,
Rajiv Rai

Hi, I'm not Indian but Canadian. I realized one thing, it might be a matter of culture that is different from North American one so please don't judge me. I'll explain my opinion about this matter.

The way I've seen the letter or the way to write it is nearly as begging your boss for a better life. If you are a professional with good qualifications and you do a very good job, you should think that when you send your resume (CV) to a company, you are not "begging" for a job but you are offering your services. It is a totally different approach.

If I were you, I would meet the person in charge and have a nice conversation with him, explaining that you think you should have a better salary for the job you are doing, etc. A letter could be useful to bring him in person and tell the same thing that you are discussing with your boss. In Canada, it is acceptable to have a good face-to-face meeting with your superior, and it is also seen as a sign of maturity and professionalism.

This was just my 2 cents, from the perspective of a Canadian.

Hi there, if you guys allow me to express myself on the subject...

First of all, I might say that I'm not from India; I am Canadian. It might be because we have a different culture that we can see things differently, but I will explain it the way I see things from a Canadian perspective.

When I send my resume (CV) to a company, of course, I want the job, but I'm not asking them to give me the job; I'm offering them my services. I do think that people with good qualifications and good work ethic should be seen as professionals. Therefore, they should also behave like professionals. It is a totally different perspective than "asking for the job."

The same thing applies to a salary raise. We usually have yearly job reviews, and this is usually the best time to discuss a salary raise. In Canada, it is totally acceptable to have a peaceful face-to-face meeting with our superiors. I would never only send a letter to ask for a salary raise; instead, I would manage to schedule an appointment with my boss. Then, I might bring a letter with me that says the same thing that I told him, as a way to keep a record of our conversation. I would not beg my boss to raise my salary; I would probably explain to him that I have been working for them for a while, that I believe I am doing a very good job (if your boss agrees that you do a good job, it will be better). Then, I would explain that I like working for the company, but with all due respect, I think we should have a review of my salary...

The way I've seen and read things, it's as if the bosses are the big monsters and we are their slaves or puppets. Keep in mind that they are not gods and they go to the toilet like everyone else... In Canada, if you do a professional job and act like a professional, they shall treat you like one.

Like I said, there might be a difference in culture; I'm just trying to understand a bit more. I work as a director of HR in Sweden, and I really like to learn about multicultural management... Even between Sweden and Canada, there are many differences.

All the best!

Yan

Dear Sir,

I am working in a broking house as an Operations Officer. I am NCFM Certified in the dealer module, but I am not receiving a handsome salary. Please suggest to me what I should do.

Thank you,
Mamta Sureka

Dear Sir,

I have been employed with Alshamel Travel and Tourism since November 2008 as an HR Coordinator. During this period, I have diligently performed my duties to the best of my abilities, demonstrating sincere dedication and continued hard work for our company. I have upheld my commitment to the job, followed management directives, and applied my experience and sincerity.

Despite the general appreciation of my work, I have not received any increments. Therefore, I am requesting your consideration for an increment at this time. I hope you will view my request favorably, and I am confident that the management will generously recognize and reward my merit.

I look forward to a favorable response from you.

Thanks and best regards.

Yours sincerely,
Amila

Kindly help me out right now as my friend has to submit a letter tomorrow. I don't have any idea, that's why I need all my friends and supporters to help me out for my friend.

Thanks a ton.

Hi HR gurus,

I need a letter format for an increment in salary. I am working in a construction firm and would like to write to the Deputy Projects Director requesting a salary increase. As per the delegation, your salary will be increased after one year. My one year is completed on 7/3/2010.

Dear Sir,

I am Jitendra Kumar Tiwari, working with an organization as a store officer for the last 1.5 years but have not received any increment. My friends have received increments, but I have not been included. Please provide me with a letter format for requesting an increment from the Executive Director.

Thank you.