Looking for a new job, but need some help/advice

[Cienja]

Hi. I am looking to leave my current company for a new one, and I'd like your opinion.

I don't have any candidates in mind because my plan is to speak with my manager tomorrow about my current pay vs. the data that glassdoor.com offers.

I've been very cautious about this because I don't want to rock the boat, ("Fine! You can just leave, bitch!") but my salary is substantially lower than those of the same job at other companies in the same industry, as well as the same company I currently work for - my peers are making a substantial salary above mine, and I'm a bit pissed off.

All other benefits, compensation, atmosphere are great, so I'm hoping to stay, but only if I can get something in writing that displays my pay increase schedule over the next few years to get me to "average."

What sites do you use to see a competitive look at your salary vs. others in the same company or industry? If you use/used glassdoor.com, did you find it to be reliable?

Any other thoughts would be very helpful.

Thanks!

 

[MustISO]

How do you know what your peers are being paid? My advice is to NOT bring that up in your negotiation. Most companies frown upon employees sharing compensation information.

If you're under paid for your area and your responsibilities my first question would be why? Were you hired at a lower salary? Are you getting lower raises? Do you have less responsibilities, education, certifications?

I would talk to your manager, list your responsibilities what you bring to your position and then ask that your compensation be reviewed. If they are not willing to negotiate start looking elsewhere but be prepared to leave if they won't counter offer.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I used Glassdoor as a bargaining point when I got hired. It helped.

Also use this

http://www.jobsearchintelligence.com/NACE/salary-calculator-intro/

 

[Cienja]

How do you know what your peers are being paid? My advice is to NOT bring that up in your negotiation. Most companies frown upon employees sharing compensation information.

If you're under paid for your area and your responsibilities my first question would be why? Were you hired at a lower salary? Are you getting lower raises? Do you have less responsibilities, education, certifications?

I would talk to your manager, list your responsibilities what you bring to your position and then ask that your compensation be reviewed. If they are not willing to negotiate start looking elsewhere but be prepared to leave if they won't counter offer.

Thanks. I'm looking at average salaries for the same possition in similar size cities, but same company. We don't discuss compensation, ever. I was a transfer from another, less a paying job, and that is probably the reason. Thanks.

 

[Cienja]

I used Glassdoor as a bargaining point when I got hired. It helped.

Also use this

http://www.jobsearchintelligence.com/NACE/salary-calculator-intro/

I'm hoping it will help me with this, without it I would have no clue where I stood. Thanks.

 

[cabri]

Make sure that you are also comparing experience at the same level

 

[Cienja]

Make sure that you are also comparing experience at the same level

Yup. Thanks!

 

[MustISO]

Thanks. I'm looking at average salaries for the same possition in similar size cities, but same company. We don't discuss compensation, ever. I was a transfer from another, less a paying job, and that is probably the reason. Thanks.

That's pretty common if you transfer or move inside the same company. It's typically much cheaper to promote someone from within than hire from outside. I see it happen quite a bit. You need to show them you're worth the extra money or find a place that will. Don't settle for less than you think you're worth.