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Appraisal season

I’m a software engineer at a mid size company. I have 1y3mo of work ex. Appraisals are around the corner, and although the work is great, the pay not so much. I earn less than 10LPA. How much of a hike should I deserve in this market assuming I have done a good job.

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Cummerbund

EY

7 months ago

If you get to keep your job is a big deal. Whatever hike they give just take and relax.
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jake_peralta_B99

Unemployed

7 months ago

Not really, If you are thinking you are killing it, ask more. Thing if you are important for the company, do they want to retain you? How hard would it be for them to replace or hire someone new? How is the company doing? Do they have enough funds? Based on all this, come up with a good number based on market rate and you should get that number
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MightyLazyGeekStar

Stealth

7 months ago

10-15 percent in current market conditions.
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TechGuy69

Stealth

7 months ago

I ended up getting 9% but I am planning to switch soon. Do I renegotiate for a better % or focus on switching?
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batman_007

Unnamed

7 months ago

you can do both, worst case they stick to 9 percent best case, you get X more and then when you will switch on top of incremented salary You owe it to yourself to get the max salary possible, just like companies choose the candidate with max skillset and compatability. loyalty with yourself >>> loyalty with employer
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Seulseul

Swiggy

7 months ago

Depends upon the company. But I think 10-15% is a reasonable ask if the company is in a good condition.
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