I was hired with my company as a Senior QA Engineer starting at 95k in the mid-west. I supervise two full time QA technicians. I really impressed my boss in my yearend review, and now I'm staring down the barrel of a promotion to QA and EHS manager. Why do combined roles have a lower expected salary, even though they possess more responsibility? I want to ask for 140k, but my gut says they're going to offer me 120k. I have 9 years of full-time experience, and work in the manufacturing industry.

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Combined roles should mean higher pay, but a lot of companies see them as a “cost-saving” move. One person, two hats, same budget. It’s frustrating. Still, you’ve got solid leverage: glowing review, leadership experience, and nearly a decade in the field. I say aim high with the 140k ask. Worst case, you land somewhere in the middle, but you set the bar.

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Agree with this fully!

DEFINITELY go for your asking price at $140. Stand your ground. They know what they have in front of them. Don't let them diminish what you've worked so hard for & become an expert in.

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