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How to get paid way more in 2025

To secure a pay raise, finely-tuned negotiation tactics are generally required, but advice on negotiation is always changing.

Define a range with a realistic low, a stretch high, and an ideal midpoint based on your research, and this is your anchoring point. That said, the traditional approach of not naming a figure is tried-and-tested for many years, and is still the preferred method of many who professionally negotiate on a daily basis. Being able to understand and mirror back the other party’s perspective means you can uncover key motivations, overcome objections and create a collaborative atmosphere.

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