6 Ways To Tell You’re Being Underpaid At Work

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You’re probably not getting paid what you deserve. Here are six signs that you might be underpaid:

1. You're not getting the pay raise you deserve. If you keep seeing your boss ask you for ideas on how to make things more efficient, and no one ever says anything about it, it's likely because you're being underpaid.

2. You're not getting credit for your hard work. If you're working hard but still have no recognition for it, it's likely because you're being underpaid.

3. Your coworkers are complaining about their paychecks, but not yours and they're complaining about theirs, too! This might be because your boss is underpaying employees or just doesn't care as much about their workloads as they do their own salaries and bonuses (although this isn't always true).

4. You feel like your coworkers are making more than you, even though they’re only a year or two older than you!

5. You aren’t sure if your boss is purposefully underpaying you in order to make sure that you stay on board and do their bidding.

6. You hate going to work every day because it feels like a chore, but no one else seems to notice or care about how much money they’re making compared with everyone else around them!

 

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You can tell if you're not getting paid enough at work in these ways:

Study of salaries: Find out what the average wage is for your position in your field and in your location. To determine whether you are being compensated fairly, compare your salary to this average.

Job duties include: Take into account your duties and the level of expertise required for your position. It's possible that you're not getting paid enough if you're carrying out duties that go beyond what your job description calls for or call for more expertise.

Reviews of performance: Evaluate the comments you get during performance evaluations. You may be underpaid if you consistently receive positive feedback and exceed expectations but are not promoted or given a raise.

Norms of the industry: Learn about pay and benefit standards in the industry. You may be underpaid if your company's benefits and pay do not meet industry standards.

Business expansion: Think about the expansion and financial success of your business. You may be underpaid if your company is growing and making money but you aren't getting paid enough.

Comparing pay to that of coworkers: While it is not always appropriate to discuss salaries with coworkers, it may be helpful to compare pay with a trusted coworker in a similar position to determine whether you are underpaid.

It is essential to take action if you discover that you are receiving inadequate compensation. Make an appointment to meet with your manager to talk about your concerns and provide evidence to support your request for a raise in pay. You might need to think about other options if your boss won't negotiate, like looking for a new job or getting help from a union or professional organization.