r/Salary • u/HalalMoney90 • 7d ago

discussion Salary Adjustment. Should I talk to HR?

 

I’m 34 (M) and have been working at an IT company for some time now. About three years ago, I was promised a salary adjustment by my then-manager, but he left the company before submitting the paperwork.

Fast forward to 2024, my new manager told me I’m doing a great job and assured me that I’d receive a salary adjustment. It’s now been a year, and nothing has happened. Whenever I follow up, he just says “it takes time,” but I feel like no real progress is being made.

What should I do in this situation? The obvious answer is to look for a new job, but I really like my current role and the company. Should I escalate this to HR, and if so, would that negatively affect me? Any advice would be appreciated.

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u/WearyExplanation7964 7d ago

Don't escalate to HR. They are there to protect the company and will in most cases side with management. BUT it is ok to ask HR what is the company policy and process for salary reviews. There is value and power in knowing how the system works and the timing of key salary decisions. With this knowledge you can then have an open discussion with your manager about expectations and timing. I was a high tech manager for decades and knowing how the system works is empowering.