Feeling Underpaid After Taking on More Responsibilities: How to Request a Mid-Year Salary Raise?

I have been working with an IT company for the last 1.5 years. Recently, the company has increased my responsibilities, and I am now overseeing the entire operation. However, I feel that my current salary does not reflect the level of work I am doing. While I did receive a small increment after completing one year, I believe it is time for another salary adjustment, especially before the yearly appraisal. Can you please suggest a format or approach to request a mid-year salary increment? Thank you.

Regards.

Out here, I don't see much of an issue in drafting a letter for demanding a salary hike, but ideally, the problem is with your demand at the wrong time. Every company has a pattern of increments, and so will your company. Why do you desire before you deserve? When you've got the opportunity to showcase your talent with higher responsibilities, then you must do so and then demand a hike.

It's quite possible that you may get an increment in the middle of the year, but after the next 6 months, the company might not consider you for full increments. Working half-heartedly in such a scenario will also spoil your performance. Your attitude speaks before your work. If the company rejects your demand, it will understand that you may not stay with them for long and hence hire someone else immediately.

Act wisely. All the best.