To begin with, you need to understand for yourself why you want a salary increase, for what purpose. Be prepared to be asked about this in the first place, since this should not just be a whim, but an important reason. For example, the payment of your labor is below the norm that has developed in the market. Or the same market conditions have changed, according to which salaries in your sector should increase by a certain percentage. There is a reason if you have added responsibilities or you took on someone else's extra robot. If you have increased your qualifications and are ready to effectively invest knowledge for the benefit of the firm, or have already done so with a big and loud result, for some time. Needless to say, if you have recently been able to achieve an increase that is higher in pay than yours, and has more responsibilities.
Also, if you want to achieve more, you need to establish a framework for what sum, what minimum is what you want, and it should be reasonable. You also need to prepare well, first in terms of work and its effectiveness. If you think that you will be paid a salary for "please", then you are quite mistaken. It is necessary to work long and hard, and at the same time to show everything that you are capable of in order that the bosses evaluate you as an important worker, respect you, and be ready to make concessions, afraid to lose you.
First, we'll look at ways how to achieve higher wages, and then the specifics of this case. The first method is simple, and is most effective as a backup plan. Its essence is simple: to change the place of work. Few people leave and go to another company in excess, so if you study well the proposals and vacancies, and in one of them the working conditions are much higher, you can just change them to the old ones. But here you must take into account that you are a good, qualified specialist, in demand on the labor market. You should also consider whether you are suitable for them in all respects, whether they have any reason to refuse you and cut short your plans. Therefore, you can use this method as the main or backup variant, but at the same time you must be sure of it. It is worthwhile in advance to consult and meet with a new firm, to discuss the circumstances, whether they will take you.
The second way is to achieve an increase. This is the most honest, simple according to plan, but difficult to execute. But having executed it, you can really be proud of yourself, and the salaries of your superiors will not have to beg, lie or invent force majeure circumstances. In order to climb up the career ladder, you need to work hard, think, work. But having achieved the, the big salary is added automatically.
Another way is more cunning, but not always valid. It's to dissolve rumors that you were offered a more profitable place, or that you are going to quit because you have too low a salary, and there are a lot of problems and financial difficulties. Be confident that rumors will quickly fly apart. Or you can blackmail bosses in such a way that it raises your salary. Otherwise you will leave. This method allows you to achieve your goal without any effort. But it is not always valid, the authorities can simply let you go to another employer, or wait that soon it will call you to a conversation and ask what conditions you need. Another case is more possible if you are a valuable employee and have worked well all this time. In any case, it is very important to have that alternative robot in case of collapse.
The last way, the most "direct", is to go and talk to the authorities. But here you need to be able to speak well, be a valuable and respected employee. This business is difficult, you need to be fully prepared psychologically. You also need to foresee all the questions that the authorities will ask you. Among them: why do not you like today's salary, why should you raise, why do you want it, why do you ask for it now, how much you want to increase your profit. It is best to talk with your bosses in a confidential environment, also watch your manners, tone, in no case raise your voice, otherwise failure is assured. Do not also need to be unsure or spineless. Speak clearly, confidently, on business. Try not to lie. Explain everything consistently, calmly, as it is. If the boss will make concessions to you, thank him. In the future - work hard, do not allow yourself to be self-willed or to violate discipline. Do not make the authorities regret their decision.
To everything went well, the main thing is to be prepared for everything, it's good to think through all the questions and options. Think about the second plan, if you do not achieve your goal, you can prepare several plans in advance. The main thing is to be confident in your abilities. Do not invent some serious and difficult situations, you will suffer conscience, but the truth in most cases becomes clear, and then it will not be sweet to you.
Weigh all the pros and cons of each method, determine what suits you most, what you have talent and strength. In their demands, stick to the golden mean and certain boundaries, do not ask what is really hard to accomplish. You should also take into account the time and situation when you do this. What kind of relationship do you have with your superiors, what are the affairs of the firm, can it afford additional waste on you. Remember, the main thing is good preparation and readiness for any option, talent and undoubted self-confidence.