I might get a new job offer from another department within same company. It's a Fortune 500 company that i'm currently working at. I have worked there for 3.5 years and I did apply to a new position and different role which better matched to my current skillsets and past experience, it's higher job grade - a level higher than my current, I get shortlisted for interview and get through it.

Now waiting for things to be finalised, and I expect HR to offer me with a compensation package in the next few days. For cases like this, how much % increase in salary would make sense for you to jump normally? If i request for 30-40% more than current salary, would it be too much?

FYI, i have a total of 19 years working experience. Out of the total, I have 8 years working in Fortune 500 companies which are into similar role.

This post has been edited by goolie: Oct 14 2025, 02:56 PM

Normally 20% or less. If you are fresh grad with 3.5years experience only then maybe can go above 20%.

just shoot high, you get what HR want to give you anyway.

even you demand 30-40%, typical HR will try to lowball definitely.

Internal move usually don't get that high. I might be wrong. Please report back once you received your offer. Headcount budget is not entirely the hiring manager call. Rewards team will put a control.

Salary is one factor, but environment is another big factor as well.

Say you are a high ranking teacher, living in rural area, where your relatives are, no KPI, good environment, no punch card/can get home by 430pm. You offer the person double pay, but must be in KV, don't think the person wants the promotion. I have met few people like this. No longer want/scared to get promoted since they are happy where they are.

Another factor is job satisfaction. Old company, boss, get to dictate workflow, vs new company 20% increase pay, but kuli have to do all the work. Depends on age. Do you really need the extra income.

If in the same area, say KV, same job scope, then 30% minimum with yearly increments, better work benefits than current job

I factor in a number of other things like travel, work hours, risk, etc. and do some calculations to arrive at an hourly rate.

If I'm moving to a place with allies/familiar faces, I'm ok with same pay or slightly increased but higher hourly (meaning less hours, but high impact responsibilities).

If I'm moving to new space, min 50% increase.

Internal... Same entity... Same office. Usually no change. Unless it's things like travelling allowance etc specific to new job.

Diff country or entity still got chance.

Timing..
How urgent is the new opening?
How critical is your current position?

Based on my own experience, 40% increase is doable for internal promotion.

19yrs of exp, assume you are holding a senior position with decent salary to start with. Hence, 10-20% would be normal for a promotion. But definitely aim higher and see how it goes.
if fresh grad, 30-50% not an issue.

The department is looking for a skilled and experienced person and need to be hired by end of this year. They also commented that they could not find perfect candidate in the market and i'm th best candidate so far. I was shortlisted for that job. HR is working on the package.

with 19yrs experience still dont have maturity to make ur own judgement. we are not even in ur position or knowing ur exact capability, how la to give advise. if u good i lot lot aso give. if u shitty but just fill in blank i will tell HR if too much cari lain orang.

try to sit down and think urself. coming here and ask k/ really just waste of u time

Context is important.
how much are you are making now??????

many factors to consider. but to answer you in short. ask for 30-40% and then negotiate from there.

100%

I'd go for 20%. Anything lesser is not worth the hassle of politics and shit.

20% and above only
The best is you calculate your salary increase after deductions

Ask 100% and get the discount later. If the company really appreciate your service.

May I know how you are doing now