Five Salary Secrets Your Company Won't Tell You

Have you ever wondered what dictates you getting a raise? HotJobs has listed five secrets that your company won’t tell you.

1. For most companies, 3.9% is the average budget increase for salaries.
2. Your employer (or future employer) may not know the current salary averages.
3. Most managers have a short memory.
4. Your manager probably has little influence over your salary.
5. Threatening to quit can result in a big wage increase (but it’s risky).