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In my experience these steps have helped me get a higher salary.

1. Say your current salary is 20% higher than it actually is when interviewing.

2. Once you get a job offer say you are very interested in the position you just need $5k more to accept this position today . If they say no the 1st offer will still stand.

3. When yearly reviews come around, act grateful but slightly disappointed in the raise (unless it is HUGE).

If you feel these are dishonest that is fine, but the reality is that most companies will take advantage of you if you don't look out for yourself.

For example, If you interview for a position where the industry average is 60k and you say the range you are looking for is 45-75k. Your offer will be very close to 45k. Even though the company knows 60 is the industry average.