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How Can I Tell How Much Money My Co-Workers Make?

I know people make different amounts based on skill, experience, etc. But when I started working here, they asked what salary I wanted and they gave it to me. The thing was, I think that I hugely underestimated how much I SHOULD be making at this company, and I want to know if my salary compares to my co-workers. I don't want to straight out ask, but how can I tell if I am making as much as I should be?

Update:

Lola, Rude Lola. You didn't read my question. It's not that I have a "crazy need" to know what my co-workers are making. I want to know if I am in the right to ask for a raise. If I thought I was making much more than the others, I wouldn't feel right asking for a raise. However, if I am making much less, I feel that I should be making the equivalent to what my co-workers are making. How rude of you to put an answer like that!!!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Hi,

    It sounds like you know you're earning less than what you should be and you probably are. Try not to focus on what your colleagues are earning; you probably won't find out anyway. This is all about you.

    I think part of the solution, is to try and see if there are any jobs being advertised externally for similar positions to what you are doing to get an idea of pay.

    Now you have that, understand this: You don't ask, you don't get. Yup, you need to ask for a pay rise! Don't just barge in to your managers’ office demanding more money because you will look stupid.

    Before you start negotiations, you need to get a plan together. List all of your strengths, abilities, skills, what you offer the company no-one else can. Get a campaign together.

    Now you have that you need to talk to your superior.

    Approach the subject sensitively and perhaps verbally arrange an appointment for a 'discussion'. I think email here is a bad idea.

    Go in there and just come out with it. "I want to discuss my salary". Initially they will probably knock you back saying there's no money, tight budget etc. There's always money available. This is where your plan comes in; you need to start listing your skill set, what you offer, what makes you stand out from the rest.

    Now you've asked, you've done it. From here you will probably have to have another meeting where they will either offer you a rise or knock you back. But at least you asked. Don’t be afraid to ask and don't underestimate yourself. Be brave!

    I did this and it worked. The rise wasn’t massive and it took a while to come through, but my head of service respected me a lot more ever since. If you’re really unhappy with your pay then maybe it’s time to start looking elsewhere. Finding another job is easy when you already have one. Good luck.

  • Mimi
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    You can't tell. There is no way of knowing unless you rudely ask them point blank. Or you could be even more rude and wrong and check up on the accounts.

    Now you know that next time you go on an interview, don't low-ball your salary.

    And I cannot even begin to describe how rude I think it is that you have this crazy need to know how much others' make.

    You may be disappointed so do NOT do it.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    specific, tell your bosses. it fairly is a criminal offense. You have been made assistant supervisor for a reason; you're a great worker and have faith-worth. tell your bosses the completed tale and get that money back from the lady who has taken it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Other than looking at their paystubs, asking is the only way your gunna find out. your employer wont (at least i hope they are smart enough not to) give out that information without consent....and i doubt they will look for consent

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