My co-worker makes more money than me for the same job. How to ask for raise?

Molly Molly: My co-worker makes more money than me for the same job. How to ask for raise?
He has worked there for about 6 months; I have worked there for over 4 years. We have the exact same job title and, if anything, he has less responsibility than me. He has told me openly the amount of money he makes, and it is about a dollar more than me per hour (which makes a big difference in retail, let’s face it).

I really want to ask my manager for a raise, but I know that it is improper to mention a co-worker’s salary during these discussions. So how should I go about it?

Answers and Views:

Answer by cricket
Don’t bring up your co-workers salary when approaching the subject…it is inappropriate. Rather, discuss how much responsibility you have and how much of an asset you are to the company. Give examples of times you went above and beyond.

Answer by Kogi
No two jobs, or people, are clones. Does your office mate manage more employees, a bigger budget or more profitable clients? Does she have more experience or education? If so, her pay could be justified. If not, you might deserve a raise. Go to Salary.com to see what your peers earn. If your compensation is below par, write a memo documenting how you’ve helped your company by, say, cutting costs or training employees. Approach your boss when she’s likely to be cheery (Friday afternoon, not Monday morning), and don’t refer to your colleague’s pay. Instead, be positive—”I’d love to discuss my work, my ideas for our department and my compensation.” If she can’t offer a raise, suggest a bonus tied to a project, or ask for tasks that will increase your visibility. There is one instance in which you should bring up your co worker’s salary: if you can make a case for discrimination. Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, women and men must earn equal wages for similar jobs; if that’s not happening, see an attorney specializing in labor law.

If you’re decided to leave that job why not you try to find for solution.it’s will give you more experience to handle your future salary related problems. who knows maybe your boss will consider your approach. Good Luck.

Answer by TedEx
You are right. It is improper to mention a co workers’ salary. To bring it up puts you at risk of being told “mind your own bleepin’ business.”

Prepare your argument for a raise based upon what you have done to be entitled to it, not based upon what a co worker is being paid.

I have seen this many times: a new person is hired and he winds up being paid more than someone who has been there a couple years. Fair? No, ot sucks, but try to think back. When you were hired, were you hired for more than the other people were making, even though they had been around for a couple years???