When looking for a raise, who decides your salary, HR or your manager?

HR often provides guidelines and salary ranges based on market research and company policy, while your manager assesses your performance and contributions to the organization.

When it comes to determining a salary increase, the decision is typically made through a collaborative process involving both HR and your manager. HR often provides guidelines and salary ranges based on market research and company policy, while your manager assesses your performance and contributions to the organization. Ultimately, the decision may involve input from both HR and your manager, but the final approval typically rests with higher levels of management or the HR department.