what's the usual, "industry standard", % pay raise for an office job?

[andylawcc]

it's time of the year where our company give out bonus and assign pay raise; I asked around to find out most people got a 2% raise. Is that reasonable for an office job?

 

[SoulAssassin]

I would have said 5% a few years ago but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore.

 

[blackdogdeek]

what industry?

some industries, like financial, will typically give an increase in the bonus only and only a minor or non-existent increase in base salary.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Around 0%.

 

[ponyo]

Forum posters = 20%
Real world workers = 2%

 

[Sentinel]

My ex g/f just received a 6% raise.

 

[FoBoT]

2-6% but you won't get over 4% unless you are a "top performer"

 

[BatmanNate]

2-3% is pretty typical here.

 

[her209]

Isn't inflation like 4% per year?

 

[Kelvrick]

Depending on how you're reviewed by your bosses here.

2-8% unless you're special.

 

[MetalMat]

Originally posted by: her209
Isn't inflation like 4% per year?

Yep, we are slowly just getting more and more screwed.

 

[simms]

my fortune 100 company pays 7-10% IIRC. it was posted on the forums over at the vault.com..

also they kick in stock options ranging from 5~25%, so i don't know if you'd count that.