How to ask for a raise during a performance review

Before your performance review, you should take the time to plan how to ask for a raise. This might include rehearsing a script, although you should avoid completely memorizing it to keep from sounding robotic and canned. Making a list of bullet points you can touch on when you broach the topic is recommended.

• Review and include your accomplishments

If you are asking for a raise during a performance review you must have had a high employee performance. This is a great situation to ask for a raise because your manager or supervisor is likely to go over your strengths and achievements during the performance review. You should also jot down some accomplishments you want to cover in case they get overlooked.

• Get specific

You should have a figure in mind in terms of your raise prior to your performance review. You can cite research you've done in comparative figures of salaries for similar roles and other data that backs up your asking for a raise. You should also seek to include key metrics in terms of your job performance. Backing your ask up with hard data is highly encouraged.

• Prepare for questions from your manager or supervisor

If your manager or supervisor is considering giving your request for a raise, you should expect them to ask you a number of questions on the topic. This could include further details of your recent achievements and overall job performance or the comparative salary research you have done. You should also prepare to negotiate with your supervisor if necessary.