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What salary increase should i expect.

  • 06-02-2008 10:55PM
    #1
    Queston_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭


    Hey all.

    Currently working as a graduate engineer. I'm in the telecoms sector. I started on just over 22000 and after 6 months i got a rise to 26000 and i'm there almost 18 months now. Feel pretty underpaid. Am i? would liek to be on the mid 30's after next pay review. Is this a realistic figure do ye reckon. I think it is.


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  • #2
    How Strange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,339 ✭✭✭How Strange


    I don't know if it is a realistic figure because I'm not in that sector.

    How long are you graduated? If it is only a couple of years then I'd guess that you can expect the bog standard increase of up to 5% in line with inflation. That's the norm across all sectors at the moment especially in large companies.

    I'd say you should have a little patience. Build up your cv, grab every opportunity to learn and then go to them with a request for an increase. If they say no then consider your options.

    The economy is slowing down so just because you are a qualified engineer doesn't automatically entitle you to a salary of €30k+
    There are lots of graduates out there slaving away for salaries in the late 20's.

    Edit, I just saw you said mid 30's. IMO you are having a laugh. See my advice above and prove to your employers that you are worth a salary which is the average industrial wage. Just because you think you are worth something doesn't mean that you are.


  • #3
    mick.fr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭mick.fr


    If you whine your employer might hire a Polish, but it is worth trying, worth case scenario you got fired.


  • #4
    SarahMc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 517 ✭✭✭SarahMc


    Mid 20s to mid 30s is a huge hike, and practically impossible in these economic climes. You got a 20% pay increase last time, if you get that this time you will be doing well.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 16,720 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I'm surprised you're on that low as a graduate engineer. Most starying salaries for fully qualified engineers are around €28,000 - €32,000.

    But good luck getting an increase of 50%!


  • #6
    stepbar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,123 ✭✭✭stepbar


    When you do talk about engineers, my brother qualified as a civil engineer last year. The fcuker started on more than I did when I started my job despite the fact I spent 2 more years in college than him. Jeasus I was bullin :mad:


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  • #7
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    What sort of engineering is it?

    Have a look on cpl.ie, they have links to a good few salary guides.

    The only way you'll probably get that large an increase is to move being honest.

    Have a look at the salary guides anyway, if you're underpaid according to a few guides you could always have this as part of the bargaining process to increase your chances of getting a decent rise.


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