Letter Requesting a Pay Rise - Template, Sample Form Pro · IE-law

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A Letter Requesting a Pay Rise is a ready-to-use legal template for Ireland. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

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The Letter Requesting a Pay Rise is organised into sections covering For the attention of, Re: Request for a Review of and Increase in Remuneration, 1 Background and Length of Service, 2 Contribution and Achievements, 3 Current Remuneration, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Email: ________
Telephone: ________

For the attention of: ________
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Company Registration No.: ________

Date: ________

Re: Request for a Review of and Increase in Remuneration

Dear ________,

I am writing to formally request a review of my remuneration in respect of my role with ________ (the "Company"). I make this request in good faith and in a spirit of constructive engagement, and I am grateful for the opportunity to set out the basis for it below.

§1 – Background and Length of Service

1.1 I commenced employment with the Company on ________ pursuant to my contract of employment dated ________, and I have accordingly been employed for ________ (________) months.

1.2 Throughout my period of service I have worked diligently in the position of ________ within the following department: ________, and I believe I have made a substantial and sustained contribution to the performance of both my department and the Company.

§2 – Contribution and Achievements

2.1 In particular, I have achieved a number of notable professional milestones during my service, including:

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2.2 I am grateful for the professional development opportunities the Company has afforded me, and I value the support, mentorship and encouragement of my colleagues and managers.

§3 – Current Remuneration

3.1 On commencement of my employment in ________, my hourly wage was ________ (________) Euro per hour.

3.2 I last received a pay increase in ________, and my current remuneration stands at ________ (________) Euro per hour.

§4 – Basis for the Request

4.1 Based on my research of comparable roles, an individual working in the position of ________ with my level of qualifications and experience in ________ receives an average remuneration of ________ (________) Euro per hour.

4.2 Having regard to my experience, qualifications and my demonstrable contribution to the Company, I respectfully consider my current level of remuneration to be below the prevailing market rate.

§5 – Request

5.1 I therefore respectfully request an increase of ________% (________) on my current remuneration, which would bring my hourly rate to ________ (________) Euro per hour, with effect from ________.

5.2 I believe this to be a reasonable and proportionate increase in line with current market trends and the value of my contribution to the Company.

§6 – Next Steps

6.2 I would be grateful for your response by ________. I confirm that this letter is intended to be treated as confidential between us.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my request, and I look forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,



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Job title: ________

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