Measure the gap
Separate the nominal raise from its real purchasing-power gain.
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Negotiate · 3 min
Raise & Promotion Case
Calculate the raise, its real value after inflation and the opening range for your negotiation.
Turn a target number into a negotiation position.Negotiation range
Know the target, opening ask and real gain.
Build the argument around expanded scope and results; use the range to control the conversation.
Annual increase$15,000
Nominal raise16.7%
Real raise13.3%
Opening ask$112,350
Build the case
“Since my last review, my scope expanded from [before] to [now]. I delivered [measured outcome 1] and [outcome 2]. I would like to align my base with that level of contribution at $105,000.”
How it works
A result built for a decision.
Set the range
Create an opening ask, target and minimum.
Build the case
Anchor the request in expanded scope and measurable outcomes.