Reasons why a pay rise is warranted | Percentage of employees |
I have consistently exceeded my performance goals | 36% |
The cost of living has increased and my salary needs to keep pace | 32% |
I have taken on new projects or a larger workload | 32% |
I have acquired new skills or qualifications that are valuable to my role | 29% |
I am seeking a promotion to a higher-paying position | 27% |
I have not received a salary increase in a long time | 15% |
I am not being compensated fairly for my work | 9% |
I expect a raise every year | 9% |
Independent survey commissioned by Robert Half among 1,000 full-time office workers in Australia.