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This information can include:  \n● The amount of the pay increase (as either a dollar amount or percentage)  \n● The date the increase is effective  \n● The date the increase will show in the employee’s payslips  \n● The reason for the pay increase (e.g. cost of living, merit-based, etc. )  \n● Any other changes in the employee’s compensation or benefits package  \n● The terms of the increase, such as any changes in responsibilities  \nExample salary increase letter  \n[Date]  \nDear [Employee name],  \nThis notice serves to advise you of an increase in your [wage/salary] from [dollar amount] to [dollar amount] per [period] . The increase is effective starting [date] and will appear in your paycheck dated [date] .  \nThe increase has been awarded based on feedback from your most recent performance review. [Include an example or comment about the employee’s performance] . We hope it will encourage you to continue your good work and strive to help us achieve our business objectives in the future.  \n[Include any conditions associated with the increase/information about the next performance review] .  \nThank you for your continued efforts!  \n[Company Logo Delete or Replace]  \nBest wishes,[Name][Job title]  \nIndeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that weare not your recruiting or legal advisor, we are not responsible for the content ofyour job descriptions, and none of the information provided herein guarantees performance. 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