Difference Between Increment and appraisal [closed]

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

Am facing a issue in my office. Which is the salary hike. one year have been completed in office for me. I asked HR about the salary increment. BUT he is saying like it will be done in Appraisal. Am confused over here increment and appraisal. So according to his point once a year only i will increment then what is a use of it. Am confused. I want to know like is there any difference between these and what is it?

Thanks and Appreciate you help :)

manpreet 3 years ago

An 'Increment' is just a salary increase, usually one that comes to you automatically by virtue of just working for a year, or just as a 'cost of living increase'. Government salaries often come with an increment every year. There may also be a 'merit-based raise', which may be awarded together with or separately from an 'increment'. If they happen together the difference between them may be unclear,

An Appraisal is a review of your performance. An appraisal often results in a pay increase, and many companies tie the two together. Appraisals are often once a year, though they may be more frequent

What your boss means is that you will only get a pay raise once your performance has been 'appraised', probably be a formal process. After that is done, the company will decide how much extra they are going to pay you.