Leveraging Strong Performance as a Project Manager for Better Compensation
A Project Manager with excellent performance and top metrics received no raise. This indicates an opportunity to either negotiate for better compensation internally or seek external opportunities where their proven value will be rewarded. Prepare a strong business case with quantifiable achievements and market data, then formally request a compensation review. If internal negotiations fail, a strategic external job search can yield a significant pay increase.
Origin Reddit Post
r/careerguidance
No Raise, what to do?
Posted by u/Webbie93•08/09/2025
I recently had my annual review and it went great. I got all achieving or exceeding expectations. I’m a project manager and my metrics are among the best in the company as well (revenue is #1
Top Comments
u/Webbie93
It’s real. Idk what to say. We are a smaller consulting firm. I’m a seller, doer, project manager and they publish the metrics every month for everyone to see.
u/Complete_Fun2012
Looks like you don’t know how lick your boss’s shoes same way your old colleagues do
u/LeagueAggravating595
If exceeding targets means you get to keep your job. Imagine if you didn't or performed just mediocre... Probably get a PIP and then the boot. Take your pick. Never compare yourself to oth
u/State_Dear
,, keep changing jobs till you are one of the chosen ☝️😉
u/Scragly
Find something new.
u/random_walker_1
Not much that you can do. Maybe you can try talk to your boss or skip, or VP if you feel he/she knows your performance. Otherwise, go to another company and move on.
It's not like your boss
u/the_original_Retro
>I’m a project manager and my metrics are among the best in the company as well (**revenue** is #1, **profit** margin % is top 3, **total profit** \#1, etc.).
# CALLING FAKE ON THIS.
Pl