We’d all like a massive £350,000 a
year salary, but you won’t convince your MD to give you a dream salary.
Instead, do some research and check out salary averages to see if you
are actually being paid less than you should be.
Something to think about when requesting a
freelance day rate increase:
Rather than 'I want more money keep in
mind standard protocol for all pay rise requests:
A brief explanation as to why you are requesting it
in terms of clear examples to demonstrate
how you’ve gone beyond your basic job description. Highlight a few instances
where you’ve taken initiative, improved business or helped support the wider
team. Remember that this is a business request, and your goal is to convince
your boss that you are worth a higher day rate. Simply to ‘help
offset some of the costs I am paying for Employers National Insurance’ isn’t
a strong enough case I'm afraid.
Work out what you earn before
tax, for example: £135per day this is equivalent to an annual amount of: £35,100. The London average for Senior Graphic design roles is
30k. Asking for as much as 150 per day will take this to 39k which
may actually be closer to a management role. By doing this you will know if the time is right or appropriate to ask for more money - good luck.
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