How much should I be paid per hour?

I am the Assistant Manager of a higher-end hair salon outside of Pittsburgh, PA. I really feel as though I am significantly underpaid for all that I contribute to our business... my wage is actually somewhat insulting to be honest. Please let me know if I am being at all realistic, as I scheduled a review with the business's owner next week in which we will negotiate my job description and pay (she knows that I want a pay increase, I just need to get my facts straight before I am confident!)



When I was hired, I started as an Assistant. At that time I was mostly there to help make things run smoothly for the stylists and massage therapists. I shampooed clients, rang their sales out, did laundry and dishes, cleaned, etc. Basically, it was the grunt position and I understood that but had a positive attitude and rocked it. My boss and our clients always complimented on what a hard worker I was! I reported directly to the Assistant Manager of our business. $7.70/hr



After a year of working there, I was promoted to Front Desk %26amp; Training Coordinator. My boss recognized my strengths with customer service and I have always been the salon's tech-guy. I network and keep all of our computers and technology running smoothly. I also designed, host, and upkeep our website and databases. (I have always done website development as a side-job freelancing since I was younger, so my work is the real deal.) Essentially I was then responsible for front of the salon operations and all customer service aspects. $7.95/hr



- I was promoted to fill the opening of the Assistant Manager position about 6 months ago. I am now responsible for managing 10 employees on a normal business day. I am responsible for all Employee Training, Marketing/Advertising, Scheduling, Customer Service Management, Bank Deposits, Staff Productivity, and more all while still running our front desk operations. I am paid $8.51 and hour. That wasn't even 7% of an increase and my responsibilities have increased insanely. I have to dress and carry myself so much differently now. My relationship with coworkers is different now too since I now am their boss. I pretty much do every ounce of management for our salon too, being our General Manager does nothing other than handle the books. She really doesn't. It irks me a little, but that's not my place to question or comment.



I work 35 hours per week, usually more. A lot of times I am doing work off the clock at home as well.



Here's a PDF file I made in word, showing all that I do in a day: http://download848.mediafire.com/gyakcyc鈥?/a>



I consider my job to be the combination of a Manager and Administrative Assistant as far as what I do. I have received at least 5 job offers from clients who see me work and I have been offered from $12-20 and hour to do half of what I currently do. I love my job though and my coworkers are like my family.



From my research I feel that I should be making at least $12 an hour and that's on the low-side. I don't expect the world being that we are a small business and even though I deserve to be paid $20 an hour that will never happen. It's sad that shift managers at fast food restaurants make more than I do in a career industry!



Please give me some helpful advise. I know this is a long and complicated question, so I really appreciate anyone who genuinely helps!



$8.51/hr .... really?



I mean I won't be angry if all I get is an increase to $10. But I think my research justifies $12/hr as more than reasonable. That business (literally) couldn't operate if I decided to leave, and I'm not just saying that. I know my boss can afford the increase too, so that's not even an issue.



Thank you so much for any tips or suggestions!!How much should I be paid per hour?
My husband "no diploma" got a job working for an electric company "entry position, no exp required" starting pay 12 an hour... Plus we live in Oklahoma where the cost of living is LOW! Yes you should be making ALOT more! Hopefully they will realize your contributions but if they don't then I'd go elsewhere! You deserve alot more! Good luck :p
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I would check out payscale.com. Based on the information you gave, you should be around $12/hour. I think you could go to the owner/manager with that number. Check out the Payscale site. It gives lots of info.
It's depand ur work.If u work full fill then u get full.If Not then u not get full amount.So what u do think,,,,,,,,,,,,
You'll probably be safe asking for $10/hr, but please remember that although you "think" you know what your boss can afford, there are many factors that you may not be aware of, for instance the company may have a second mortgage on the facility, they may have incurred debt during the recession, etc. Don't assume you know what the finances of the company are, and for sure don't enter "I know you can afford it" into your conversation with the boss. Just give them a copy of the tasks you perform in the salon and ask for compensation to accommodate your tasks.