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Letter of Request for Salary Increase - Template Form Pro · NG-law

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A Letter of Request for Salary Increase is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Letter of Request for Salary Increase cover?

The Letter of Request for Salary Increase is organised into sections covering RE: FORMAL REQUEST FOR SALARY REVIEW AND INCREASE, Introduction, Particulars of Employment, Grounds for the Request, The Request, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: FORMAL REQUEST FOR SALARY REVIEW AND INCREASE

§1. Introduction. I write respectfully to make a formal request for a review and upward adjustment of my salary, in my capacity as an employee of ________ ("the Company").

§2. Particulars of Employment.

  1. I am employed by the Company pursuant to a contract of employment dated ________, in accordance with the requirements of the Labour Act (Cap. L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004).
  2. I have been in the continuous service of the Company for a period of ________ years.
  3. Throughout this period, I have held the position of ________ within the ________ department, and I have consistently discharged my duties as an efficient, reliable and committed employee.
  4. My current gross monthly remuneration is ₦________ (________).

§3. Grounds for the Request. In support of this request, I respectfully draw your attention to the following:

  1. The notable projects, responsibilities and achievements I have undertaken on behalf of the Company, namely:

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  1. The duration of my service and the consistent quality of my performance, which I believe demonstrate a high level of competence, diligence and value delivered to the Company.
  2. The prevailing economic conditions and increased cost of living, as well as comparable remuneration for the role within the industry.
  3. My last salary review was conducted on ________.

§4. The Request. In light of the foregoing, I respectfully request that my gross monthly salary be increased from ₦________ (________) to ₦________ (________) per month, representing an increase of ________%, to take effect from ________.

Thank you for your time and consideration.


Yours faithfully,




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Employee Identification No.: ________

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