(Pennsylvania, USA.)
So, at my job (small business), the standard 6-month raise is $0.50, then an annual raise of $0.40 after that.
However, this was set when the starting rate was minimum wage: $7.25/hr. The starting rate now is $10.50/hr.
After my annual raise I now make $11.40.
I did the math and discovered that if the raises were proportionate, I would have been making $11.20 for the last 6 months, and $11.80 now.
How likely is this to go anywhere if I bring this up to my manager? (He is a cool guy and I know he values me, but he would have to do some arm-twisting to get me a better wage.)
(Note: I am not willing to quit until at least after the holidays. I also have a disability so finding a higher paying job is not really an option.)