So today I found out that the new hires at my work get a base salary of $55k a year. This is with no experience, and you only need a degree. They are the bottom of the rung so to say. I work in science based field just to clarify so a science based degree is preferred. We keep losing people as well so we’re short staffed like every body else. We’ve lost and gained 8 employees since I’ve joined.
Now on to my issue.
I was hired in the middle of 2020 at 45K (with experience), and have gotten a couple 5% increases and a promotion last year that put me at $58K. We worked through the pandemic yada yada and no inflation raise to speak of.
How do I bring up to my boss the fact that I feel I am being unfairly paid? I know I should be closer to $70k since I lead my department and do auxiliary duties that only one other person knows how to do. If they lose me they would be in trouble and would actually have to pull one of the managers in to help our business function.
I’ve worked almost 3 years to get to $58k and now it’s like I’m being slapped in the face by fresh graduates earning $55k.
My boss knows I work for the money but I want to be tactful.
Any help is appreciated.