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Have More Responsibilities at Work, But No Pay Bump? Use This Script to Get the Raise You Deserve. Inflation's brutal — don't leave any money on the table.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

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As the cost of living continues to soar across the U.S., Americans are feeling the squeeze everywhere from the grocery store to the gas pump — all while trying to survive on salaries that haven't matched inflation.

In fact, 55% of respondents in a new survey from BankRate.com say their income hasn't kept up with higher prices due to inflation, per CNBC. Are you one of them?

If so, you're probably eager for a raise. Maybe you've even taken on additional responsibilities or earned yourself a promotion — but are still waiting on the pay bump to go along with it.

Even if you're confident you deserve a raise, it can be difficult to broach the subject (16% of workers simply don't know what to say, according to this UK poll).

Related: 5 Psychological Hacks Smart Negotiators Use to Boost Their Chances for a Pay Raise

But if you are ready to start negotiating, check out NetCredit's helpful guide below — complete with scripts to use for five common scenarios and pro tips to give you an extra edge.

Amanda Breen

Entrepreneur Staff

Senior Features Writer

Amanda Breen is a senior features writer at Entrepreneur.com. She is a graduate of Barnard College and received an MFA in writing at Columbia University, where she was a news fellow for the School of the Arts.

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