Salary Advice
CV-Library wants you to know your worth. Use the salary calculator to review the average earnings of your job role. If you're keen to negotiate your earnings, follow our advice to boost your income!
Salary Calculator
Our updated career salary calculator works out the average wage for your job role based on your location and job title. The estimated wage is based on the average salary across the database but will be dependent on external factors. If you think you are worth more than your current salary, why not use our calculator to find out!
National Minimum Wage
Is all your hard work paying off? The national minimum wage has been established to ensure that no matter what your current situation, you have the right to a fair wage. There are three levels to the minimum wage, dependant on your age:
- £6.08 per hour (aged 21 years and older)
- £4.98 per hour (aged 18-20 inclusive)
- £3.68 per hour (under the age of 18)
- £2.60 per hour (apprentices aged under 19 or first year of apprenticeship)
If you are not receiving the national minimum wage you can call the Inland Revenue's confidential helpline on 0845 6000 678. They promise that all complaints made to the helpline will be followed up and that they will respect any wish to remain anonymous.
Boost your income
If you have been a loyal member of the workforce over a long period and shown dedication through overtime, you could be entitled to a salary increase. It can be quite a sensitive topic, so it is important to approach the subject with diligence.
Here are a few tips when approaching the topic of a salary increase:
Research and compare your salary
To find out if you're worth more than your current earnings, use our salary calculator. This will provide you with an average income for your job title, which will help to indicate if you should be receiving a higher income.
Stand out from the crowd
If you show you're a dedicated and hard working member of the workforce, you are more likely to be praised and rewarded. Try taking on more challenging roles and let your management be aware of your contributions.
Be professional at all times
Try to avoid office politics and maintain a positive attitude throughout. This will allow others to respect and take you seriously.
Justify your reasons for the increase
Once you have decided on negotiating a salary increase, support your argument with solid justifications.
Positive criticism
Even if your salary increase is not granted, remain positive and continue to prove yourself. Who knows, in a couple of months management may decide to review your performance again!
Go for it
Show your passion and show your value!
