Careers advice
10 signs you’re being underpaid (and what you can do about it)
Don’t settle for less than you deserve.
2 February 2023
2 February 2023
What you’ll learn:
10 signs you might be being underpaid
1. Your salary is lower than comparable roles in our Salary Guide
There are a number of red flags to look out for when it comes to being underpaid.
2. You’ve taken on additional responsibilities, but no additional earnings
3. Your pay hasn’t risen in line with inflation
4. Colleagues with similar education and experience are earning more than you
5. You didn’t negotiate your salary when you took the job
6. You haven’t had a performance review
Performance reviews are a great time to discuss pay. So, if you haven't had one, it might be time to ask why.
7. New hires are being paid more
8. You’re being headhunted for higher paying roles
9. A recruiter indicates you should be paid more
10. You have highly specialised skills
If your skills are highly specialised, your employer needs to recognise this through how much they pay you.
What to do if you’re being underpaid
1. Remain professional
2. Gather your facts
3. Organise a meeting
If you feel you're being underpaid, you need to oraganise a meeting with your manager and have a professional conversation.
4. If your raise is rejected, consider changing jobs
What is the minimum wage in NZ?
What to do if your employer isn’t paying you the minimum wage?
Keen to see how your salary stacks up?
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