How do I determine how much I should be paid? Or perhaps, how do I determine how much I feel I should be paid? Long explanation, of course. [more inside]
posted by NemesisVex on Jun 26, 2009 - 5 answers

I just got a raise. Yay! So here's my question: how good is it? Will a raise of this size make my life more comfortable? Nitty gritty details (lots of numbers!) inside. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 24, 2009 - 28 answers

How would I go about asking for a salary increase in my yearly review? I came in to this job as the #2 guy on a 2-person contract and then the #1 guy (my supervisor and project manager) quit. I'm now project manager and the only one on site. I feel like I should receive some sort of corresponding raise with this increase in responsibility. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jun 19, 2009 - 6 answers

What's a decent salary for a single person in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by wholebroad on Jun 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Does formal, or politely euphemistic, language exist by which, early on in the job-hunt process, you can make sure you and a potential employer aren't considering salary ranges that are half a planet apart? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Jun 12, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm currently employed full-time for a large consulting firm and have recently been offered an opportunity to engage on contract as an independent consultant. I'm hesitant about the loss of stability that this may imply and request the communities feedback [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 9, 2009 - 5 answers

I wowed folks at my job interview for the full-time position being a webmaster / graphic designer / marketer. But they want me as a contractor first due to the economy. Thoughts on compensation? [more inside]
posted by umlaut on May 14, 2009 - 15 answers

Is it possible to live in Louisville, KY on a salary in the mid-30's? Where? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Is it legal and ethical for a company to require salaried employees to work "as many hours as it takes" to complete their work so that the employees are off (paid or unpaid) for one or more weeks per month? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 8, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm about to see a huge increase in my income. What should I know? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 28, 2009 - 26 answers

A friend of mine is giving his notice tomorrow due to long hours and high stress not being worth it in the end. He would, however, be open to returning as a contractor or part-time, with limited hours and role. How does this work? [more inside]
posted by um_maverick on Apr 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for salary guidelines for a job outside my field that I'm interested in -- coordinating events and marketing for an indie bookstore. [more inside]
posted by Miko on Mar 19, 2009 - 15 answers

Recently got confirmed that I am being severely underpaid and want to find out how to go about getting my salary "equalized" ... the catch is that the information was accidentally made available to me and I don't know if/how I can use it to my advantage. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Feb 3, 2009 - 14 answers

I am thinking of asking for a furlough rather than just accepting an impending salary cut. Help me do this successfully! [more inside]
posted by ml98tu on Feb 3, 2009 - 7 answers

I applied to refinance our house at the end of December. I've supplied all sorts of income information, but in January a decision was made that starting in February both my wife and I (we work in the same office) will be reduced to 70% hours and salary for a limited time. What do I need to do relative to the mortgage in process? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Feb 1, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I best arm myself for an upcoming salary/bonus review in this economic climate? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jan 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Hi, I'm sophomore college student thinking about majoring in communications. When I get out of college what can I expect when I graduate? What kind of jobs will be open? What kind of demand can I expect? What kind of salary can I expect? Should I think about going on after college for some sort of further education?
posted by AZNsupermarket on Jan 23, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm The IT for 50 users. What is my salary range? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jan 14, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm making four times what I have in the past, so should I continue to do my own taxes or should I try an accountant this year? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jan 14, 2009 - 19 answers

I believe my company, a government contractor, is using alot of grey areas in their employee time cards to get away with paying as little as possible. For example, I am listed with them as "salary", which by my understanding would mean I get x amount of payment per pay period. However, they still have everyone fill out a time card, and pay us per the hours we have worked. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Dec 27, 2008 - 14 answers

I work for a marketing firm, and while I do like my job I recently found out I'm a bit underpaid. Salary review is coming up... [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Dec 3, 2008 - 9 answers

"So what kind of salary were you looking for?" What's a good answer to such a question? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Dec 3, 2008 - 36 answers

My British employer overpaid me back in June 2008 to the tune of £1k. I pointed this out at the time, but never heard from anyone. Now it's December, and they want the money back. However, I've heard that I can contest this, on the grounds that the employer made a mistake, and that it's illegal to force employees to rectify companies' mistakes. Is this true? And what legalese can I quote? :)
posted by almostwitty on Dec 3, 2008 - 13 answers

How does child bearing and rearing affect the salary gap between men and women? [more inside]
posted by dbarefoot on Nov 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Finally, after months of interviewing (and helpful input from the hivemind) I have been offered a job I really, really want. Here's the problem: the pay that they quoted me today is vastly less than the pay that was advertised. How do I handle this? [more inside]
posted by corey flood on Nov 19, 2008 - 16 answers

Who is paying Obama for the next two months? [more inside]
posted by TheRaven on Nov 17, 2008 - 15 answers

My first annual review is coming up at my first real job. What do I expect, especially regarding discussion about pay/raises? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 13 answers

Interviewing at new employer... how to determine salary and compensation requirements? [more inside]
posted by valannc on Nov 5, 2008 - 4 answers

I was denied a raise that I really deserved because the small company I work for "isn't doing so well right now." My request came after I was given a very positive review in which all parties agreed that have exceeded expectations. [more inside]
posted by RingerChopChop on Oct 30, 2008 - 40 answers

I was just offered a job I was turned down for last month. How do I best handle the conversation? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 7, 2008 - 19 answers

I am applying for a job as a legal conflicts analyst, and the employer wants me to list a salary requirement in my cover letter. Problem: I have no idea as to what figure would be appropriate. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Board Members who founded non-profit want to obtain salaried positions within the same organization. How is this handled? [more inside]
posted by franklen on Sep 23, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I smartly/safely negotiate a substantial promotion and raise? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 9, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the going rate for a PHP developer in NYC? [more inside]
posted by defreckled on Sep 9, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I make sure I can squeeze as much money as possible out of my company in my new position in DC? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Aug 7, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm applying for a job as an academic coordinator at a Kaplan/Princeton Review type place. They're asking me what my salary requirements are and I'm not sure what to say. What's an average salary at one of these places? [more inside]
posted by Inigo Jones on Aug 6, 2008 - 7 answers

After being promoted and receiving a decent raise I've been tasked with hiring my replacement. My new position is managerial so this new employee will report directly to me. While working with the recruiter I just found out that the position has a maximum salary that is larger than my current one. How do I talk to my boss about this without sounding ungrateful? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Aug 5, 2008 - 15 answers

What hourly rate should I quote to be an on-site web-development / graphics guy contractor? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Aug 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Salaryfilter: I'm worried I gave a range that was too low and now I'd like to prevent any screwing of myself. [more inside]
posted by LiveToEat on Jul 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Help with salary negotiations? The standard wisdom -- which I've been trying to follow -- is that you aren’t supposed to talk about salary until after you get a job offer. But the organization began talking about it when they called to schedule the first interview. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Do young professionals stand a change when negotiating a starting salary after a three-month probationary period? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 21, 2008 - 12 answers

The owner of the small company I work for has suggested that I be compensated in the form of dividends on stock he would let me purchase for a nominal price rather than as regular salary. I would take home the same amount but this would save the company on taxes. Is this legit? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 18, 2008 - 19 answers

Does anyone know what a pay grade 136 at Southwest Airlines pays? I hate applying for jobs hen I don't even know if the position pays enough to make it worth accepting the job, and the information doesn't seem to be anywhere on their site.
posted by polexxia on Jul 13, 2008 - 3 answers

My wife has a salary review coming up. A few months ago a colleague doing the same job as her revealed his wage was £1000 a year more, though he has been there for a shorter time. Should she mention this in her meeting? [more inside]
posted by hatmandu on Jul 9, 2008 - 21 answers

Every once in a while a mainstream newspaper or magazine does an article on how little the 100th ranked athlete (or lower ranked athletes) makes in a particular sport. I can distinctly remember reading about stories of nascar teams barely scraping by but can't seem to find these types of articles anymore, anyone know of any? Thanks.
posted by wangarific on Jun 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Salary for IT: I can't find a title for what I do, so I can't research whether I'm underpaid or not. Help? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 27, 2008 - 16 answers

How should I deal with being given a raise, but not given the agreed upon amount? [more inside]
posted by aftermarketradio on Jun 17, 2008 - 22 answers

What strategy should I adopt to clarify and hopefully increase this job offer? [more inside]
posted by matholio on Jun 2, 2008 - 2 answers

I've accepted a new job and I'm giving notice tomorrow. I may have low-balled myself, salary-wise. If my current employer counter-offers, can I ask my new employer to match? [more inside]
posted by PlusDistance on Jun 1, 2008 - 10 answers

My salary increase is less than inflation. I'm making less than the previous year for two years in a row now. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 29, 2008 - 22 answers