Letter Requesting a Raise

111 Main Street
Metroville, MyState/Prov. Zip/Postal Code
Phone: (010) 999-9999
Email: myname@site.com
January 1, 2002

Brian Jones, Manager
101 Second Avenue
Metroville, MyState/Prov. Zip/Postal

Dear Brian Jones:

I request an opportunity to meet with you to review my salary. I feel that this is the appropriate time for a salary review because [choose one, or write your own:]. "I have been with the company for a year without a raise", or "I have recently made a significant contribution to the company", or "annual review is approaching/overdue", "we agreed to review my salary after the first three months".

I was hired by [your company name]for my ability and experience in ....[review the reason they wanted you]I believe that an increase in my salary is now warranted.[state why you deserve the raise; here is a list to help you; pick one or two, not too many]

I have successfully taken responsibility for ...
I have a number of accomplishments to my credit:...
My knowledge and skill in ... has allowed the company to...
I have demonstrated an ability to work independently and take initiative.
I put in long days, weekend work, and "on-call" work.
I have taken initiative, for example...
I have been working at this salary for XX months; a change in pay level is appropriate.
I work independently, keeping the cost of supervision to a minimum.
I assume and handle management responsibilities, traditionally highly paid work.
My responsibilities have increased...
I have demonstrated a commitment to the company.

I would like you to know that I view my future at [company name] very positively. I want to continue to ... I anticipate some day...

I have been led to believe that you are satisfied with my work, so I am confident that you will want to sincerely consider my request.

I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Sincerely,

Linda Smart

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