It is certainly good etiquette to thank your boss or manager for awarding you a pay raise. Here are samples of thank you letters that you can write to them to show your appreciation for the gesture.
Finally getting a much-awaited and well-deserved pay raise is thrilling for any employee, particularly so if it was given without having to ask for it. Even if you did ask for it and you received it, you should feel proud about the fact that your boss couldn’t deny that you are indeed an important employee of the organization, and that you should be treated well and rewarded accordingly. Either way, when you do get a raise it is a good idea to thank your boss for it, by sending a simple thank you letter or a note to her/him. Not only is it a good etiquette, it also shows your boss that you truly appreciate the fact that you have been rewarded for your work. Gratitude for anything always multiplies it; so if you say a simple thank you now, you will definitely be considered for the next raise, whenever it is scheduled. Here, we provide you with a sample of a thank you letter for a pay raise that you have recently received.
Tips to Write a Good Thank You Letter
A thank you letter is never very long. It is short and simple. So, you could either leave a note on your boss’ desk or you could send her/him an e-mail expressing your appreciation for the raise. If you got the raise without asking for it, mention that you are happy that the organization is focusing on you, your work, and your growth. On the other hand, if you got the raise after asking for it, mention the same to say that you appreciate that they heeded your request and agree that you deserve the raise. As mentioned earlier, appreciation always does the trick and makes your boss happy too.
Sample I
| Dear (Name of Boss or Ma’am/Sir), This is a small note of appreciation on my part for the surprising raise I have been awarded this month. I am very thankful for the fact that you have recognized my potential and considered me worthy of a raise. I assure you that I will live up to the expectations you have set for me, and more, on my part. The faith you have placed in me and my work means a lot to me, and has given me further impetus to perform better. Thank you once again. Sincerely, Signature (if it is a handwritten note) Your Name |
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Dear (Name of Boss or Ma’am/Sir),
I would sincerely like to thank you for heeding my request for a pay raise and implementing it just a month after I requested it. I appreciate the fact that you took the time to look into my request, to consider my work, and find me worthy of the raise that you have awarded me. I understand that a pay raise comes with greater responsibilities, which I assure you I will fulfill to my very best, and never give you a chance to regret your decision. Thank you once again. Sincerely, Signature (if it is a handwritten note) Your Name |
As you can see, the sample letters that have been provided above are short and to the point. The language is simple and full of gratitude. Also, notice that there is a promise to perform better and to live up to the salary amount you are being given every month. Make sure you live up to your promise so that you are taken seriously even in the future, and considered for better raises. Hopefully these sample letters have given you a fair idea about how such letters are written. Good luck!