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Have you spoken to your boss yet about it? If not, make sure you outline why you deserve the raise. Mention extra responsibilities you've undertaken as well as new tasks you're willing to take on. Explain what they can expect out of you if you get the raise. Make it sound like it's more of a benefit to the boss to give you a raise versus you needing one.
I don’t ask for raises.
I just apply and leave.
BNY, this is my fear - that loyalty will just leave me so far behind
Be prepared to explain why you deserve one (more responsibilities, more direct reports, your results, etc.), and know what the market rate is for a position like yours. When I ask for one I save job ads with my position and salary to send in case they ask. They asked last time and it worked like a charm.
The main thing is not to come off sounding (a) desperate or (b) threatening. Approach it in a matter-of-fact manner. Note indisputable facts: how long you have been at the job; the last raise you received; advertised salaries for similar positions; and info from sites like Glassdoor that indicate the market rate for your area. Read the room. If you can almost visibly see a wall go up when your manager hears the word "raise," back away. Do not push. Say, "I was just wondering if it was about time for a raise" or some such exit phrase. If the manager appears accessible, you can deliver your pitch. Again, say nothing that can be interpreted as "Give me a raise or else."
I would document everything you have done in the past year that you can use as evidence for a raise. and then just go in and confidently ask for one and make a case for yourself.