ChatGPT Wrote a Salary Negotiation Email — Here’s How To Use It To Ask for a Raise
You’ve been rockin’ it at work. That’s not just you tooting your own horn. It’s also based on feedback from your peers and leaders, not to mention your successful deliverables. Now may seem like a good time to ask for a raise. While you know exactly how to ace your daily tasks, you’re not exactly sure what to say when you email your boss about a pay increase.
Chances are, you’ll consider turning to ChatGPT. I decided to help you out and enlisted the AI to draft a salary negotiation email you could send your manager to start the conversation. Here’s what it said.
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Here's the AI's Negotiation Email
Before sharing the email it drafted, ChatGPT explained what makes an effective salary negotiation message. The AI emphasized a tone that is “specific, confident and collaborative.”
Above all, your message should remind your boss of your contributions while linking those contributions to measurable results. The message also shouldn’t beat around the bush. It should include a clear compensation request.
Without further ado, here's what the AI came up with — complete with blanks you can use to fill in your own details:
Hi [Manager's Name],
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to reach out to request a conversation about my compensation based on the work I've contributed over the past [year/six months].
Since my last salary review, I've taken on additional responsibilities, including [specific responsibility or project]. I've also helped achieve results such as:
[Increased revenue, efficiency, or customer satisfaction]
[Led a successful project or initiative]
[Exceeded performance goals or KPIs]
[Mentored teammates or stepped into additional responsibilities]
I'm proud of what I've accomplished and appreciate the opportunities I've had to contribute to the team. Given my expanded role and the value I've delivered, I'd like to discuss adjusting my salary to better reflect my current responsibilities and performance.
Based on my contributions and market compensation for similar roles, I'm seeking an increase to [$X] (or approximately a 10% to 15% increase). I'm happy to discuss this further and answer any questions about my work or future goals.
Thank you for considering my request. I appreciate your time and look forward to talking with you.
Best,
[Your Name]
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Tips To Make Your Message More Persuasive
ChatGPT provided a strong foundational email, but it also offered a few tips for making it even more persuasive.
Quantify your impact whenever possible. The AI gave examples such as "reduced turnaround time by 25%" or "managed a portfolio worth $2 million."
Mention responsibilities you've assumed beyond your original job description. If your role has expanded, your email should make that clear.
Include a specific salary or percentage increase instead of asking generally for "a raise." A clear number can make the conversation more concrete.
Keep the email concise and save the detailed discussion for your meeting. Your email should open the door to the conversation, not include every detail you plan to discuss.
"If you're aiming for a significant increase, such as 15% or more, the strongest case combines measurable achievements, evidence of expanded responsibilities and market salary data for comparable roles," the AI wrote.
The Best Time To Send This Email
After the AI provided guidance on what to include in the email, I figured there was no harm in asking when you should send it. I was surprised to learn there was quite a bit of thought behind the timing.
Send it early in the workday. "Emails sent between about 8 and 10 a.m. on a weekday are more likely to be seen while your manager is planning their day," ChatGPT said. "Avoid sending it late at night or on weekends, when it can get buried."
Aim for Tuesday through Thursday. Why did the AI suggest this? "Mondays are often filled with catch-up meetings and urgent tasks, while Fridays tend to be focused on wrapping up the week," ChatGPT wrote. "Midweek generally provides more bandwidth for thoughtful conversations."
Time it around your accomplishments. ChatGPT said you want your recent successes to be fresh in your manager's mind when you make your request.
Consider the company's review cycle. "If your employer conducts annual performance reviews or sets compensation budgets at a certain time of year, send your request a few weeks before those decisions are made," ChatGPT wrote. "Once budgets are finalized, managers often have less flexibility."
The AI also encouraged you to avoid especially stressful periods. If your team is dealing with a hectic period such as a product launch or the end of a busy quarter, it may be better to keep that email in your drafts for a little longer.
The Bottom Line
ChatGPT can give you a useful starting point for a salary negotiation email, but it should not be the final word. Before you send anything, personalize the message with your actual accomplishments, check your salary request against market data and consider whether the timing makes sense for your manager and company.
Hopefully, you'll get a swift response from your boss after sending your email — and hopefully, that response will be positive.
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