Many people feel that they are in jobs and not getting paid the correct wage for the work they do. All too often, people leave a job vacancy over money without finding out if they could have got a pay rise in their current position. Some people find asking for a pay rise hard, they may be nervous or embarrassed, but the truth is, if you are doing a good job then there is no need to.
Firstly you need to consider what it is you actually want. It may be that you are looking for an increase on your salary or on an hourly rate. If you are after an increase on your hourly rate, be sure to work out exactly what you are on now and what you want to increase it to.
Before you go in and ask for a pay rise, you need to establish a good time to do so. Catching your manager when they are in the middle of something often does not end well so it is important to obtain a convenient time when you can speak to them. You should also let them know in advance that you want to discuss your wages and possibly even email them with what you are looking to get in terms of the increase. This will give them time to consider your offer before the meeting.