A reader, newly promoted to management, discovers a coworker in a similar role earns $2 more per hour despite the reader managing more people and working in a busier location. Unsure how to address her salary concerns, she seeks guidance. The advice column emphasizes the importance of advocating for fair compensation. The column suggests practicing the conversation with her manager, framing it around increased responsibilities, while expressing empathy for the manager's workload and ensuring the discussion is focused on fair remuneration rather than additional burdens.
I want to say how impressed I am that you've stayed in the same job for eight years, and also congratulations on being promoted to manager.
It stinks to find out that someone in your same role is making more than you are, but I think you're well within your rights to raise this to your manager.
I would suggest saying something like, 'I've taken on more responsibility since my promotion...and I'd like to discuss raising my compensation to better reflect my new role.'
If he puts you off, ask him for a time for a follow-up discussion.
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