| Don't ever think of this as "what is fair". This is a negotiation between you and employer and it comes down to supply & demand, market value and who has the upper hand. If you don't have another job lined up at same (or higher) salary, then the company has the upper hand and you're too afraid to even ask for a raise because you worry that you'll get fired. As others said, you need to at least try to get another job. You can always apply and not accept the offer but only by applying and going through the process to the point of getting an offer you'll be able to answer the following questions: 1. how hard is it for you to get another job ? 2. if you do get an offer, is it better or worse than the current job ? If you do get a better offer then you can use it as a leverage to get a better salary at your current company ("Hi boss. I really like working here but I'm paid below my market rate. I have an opportunity to take another job paying $X but I would rather stay here if you can match that salary. Your move."). But when you do that, you have to be willing to take the other job if your company says no. You can always wipe your tears with the additional dollar bills. |