Raise Negotiation Guide

Ask for the Raise You Deserve

Your next paycheck is a conversation away. Practice that conversation until you nail it.

Why Most People Never Ask

1

You Don't Know What to Say

The thought of sitting across from your boss and asking for more money makes your brain go blank.

Only 37% of workers have ever asked for a raise

PayScale 2024
2

You're Afraid of Seeming Greedy

You worry about damaging the relationship. What if they think less of you? What if they say no?

70% of people who ask for raises get some form of increase

Glassdoor 2024
3

You Wait for "The Right Time"

Performance review is months away. The company is going through changes. There's always a reason to wait.

How NegoPeer Helps

Practice until asking feels natural, not terrifying.

Script Your Opening

Practice your ask until you can deliver it confidently, clearly.

Handle Objections

"Budgets are tight" and "Let's revisit this later"—practice responses.

Quantify Your Value

Learn to talk about your contributions in terms of impact and numbers.

Get Instant Feedback

AI coaches you on tone, framing, and negotiation tactics.

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I'd been underpaid for 2 years but couldn't work up the courage to say anything. I practiced with NegoPeer maybe 10 times over a week. When I finally had the conversation, my manager actually thanked me for being direct. I got an 8% raise.
DL

David L., Software Engineer

8% raise after practicing

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