Tech IndustryMar 3, 2023
WiproUkLo68

Strategies for getting a raise at Wipro? is it even possible to negotiate?

None of the people on my team were given a raise in the past year. They all were pressured into signing new employment agreements in under 24 hours. Some are on H1B visas which make them particularly vulnerable to pressure. I, however DGAF, and if I get let go in my efforts to negotiate, I'm fine and I'll pass on what I learn to my coworkers. From close acquaintances in hiring roles for vendors, I've learned that what a client company typically pays for a vendor is about double the salary the client pays their FTEs. So if a client pays their SDE 2 FTEs on average $150k salary then for a SDE 2 contractor they would pay the vendor company closer to $300k. Following that model, based on the average salary for an FTE at my client company, the company I'm contacted out to pays about 4 times what I make as salary to Wipro. So even without being able to get an increased budget from the client, it seems highly likely that Wipro should be able to afford a significant raise. I believe I have a strong case to push for a raise. I'm seen as the go to for big projects by the client's team and I have a much needed skill set that no other member on my team has. So my strategy at this point will be to emphasize my importance to the team/client and if they try to cry budget constraints, to call them on their BS. Anyone else with similar experience at Wipro? Successfully negotiated a raise in the face of resistance? #compensation #wiprocompensation #negotiation

Media.net miAmor Mar 4, 2023

what's your current TC?

Wipro UkLo68 OP Mar 4, 2023

Less than 110k for a senior engineering role

Amazon HNY_2023 Mar 4, 2023

Wipro is legalised slavery. You won’t be able to do anything. Period. Quit and find another job or go back to India.

Wipro UkLo68 OP Mar 4, 2023

I thought not GAF would have been a clue that I'm not on a visa... I'm American

Charles Schwab bs8671 Mar 4, 2023

If not on a visa then why work there? You can do anything you want

Google kFnX42 Mar 4, 2023

TC or GTFO

Wipro UkLo68 OP Mar 4, 2023

How about STFU. Doubt you'd have anything worthwhile to add

Google jokeonu Mar 4, 2023

You need to make your client happy. Then casually mention you're looking around. If you work with other folks from Wipro, it helps if you're seen as a tl essential to make the others more effective. Ie. There's no secret, you need to do your job pretty well and let the client and Wipro know the may loose you and be prepared to move

Wipro UkLo68 OP Mar 4, 2023

That works as I am lining up other interviews. Wipro likely couldn't pay me enough to stay should I get another offer.