How to Write a Thank You Email for a Salary Increase

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Salary increases are exciting, but it’s important to remember that your reaction to it can influence whether this is a one-time opportunity or a recurring improvement.

To write a thank you email for a salary increase, express your gratitude calmly, then ask for clarification on the terms of the increase if you have not already received them.

Here’s how to write a thank you email for a salary increase.

How to Write a Thank You Email for a Salary Increase

Salary increases can happen for a variety of reasons; they might be the result of a cost of living increase, excellent performance review, regular contract terms, or some other factor. The context of your email will change depending on the context of the increase.

If you have received a cost-of-living salary increase, keep your email short and polite. Simply say thank you and move on.

If you have received a salary increase due to your regular contract terms, once again, you can simply thank your employer and move on. This may also be a good time to ask for a review of any contract terms you might want to change or discuss promotion opportunities.

If you have received a salary increase due to an excellent performance review, you might want to give a more substantial thanks, noting that you appreciate the acknowledgment of your work. Again, this is a good time to bring up promotion and growth opportunities.

Salary Increase Thank You Email Template

These are templates you can use to thank your superior for an increase in your salary. Adjust them according to your existing style of communication and the details of your situation.

Here’s what a simple thank you for a salary increase might look like.

SUBJECT: Re: Change in Salary

Hi [Name],

Thank you for notifying me of the increase in my salary. I appreciate this advancement and look forward to our continued work together.

Yours,

[Name]

For an increase due to regular contract terms, you might use the following.

SUBJECT: Re: Change in Salary

Hi [Name],

Thank you for notifying me of the increase in my salary per my contract. I appreciate this advancement and look forward to our continued work together.

I would like to review the terms of my contract, specifically [Detail], and discuss options for future growth within this company. When would you be available to discuss this? I am happy to work with your schedule.

Yours,

[Name]

For an increase due to an excellent performance review, you can use this.

SUBJECT: Re: Change in Salary

Hi [Name],

Thank you for notifying me of the increase in my salary. I appreciate this advancement and the acknowledgment of my work, and look forward to our continued work together.

I would like to discuss opportunities for additional responsibility and growth within this company if you have the time. When would you be available to meet with me? I am happy to work around your schedule.

Yours,

[Name]

 

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