r/AusFinance • u/Cactusbrandy_ • 1d ago

Quantifying Salary increase Expectations to move from Brisbane to Sydney?

Per title. I’m working in a strategic/corporate function and it’s clear to me that my manager & manager once removed want me in Sydney, and this would absolutely enable me to perform my role better and also give me more career progression options (I am already flagged as a high performer at my current level). I’m not necessarily stuck on the benefits, and from a personal perspective, I’d be happy to go - but it’s obviously a much more expensive city and I’m struggling to quantify what my expectations should be to enable the move.

My intention is to discuss this with my manager + Manager once removed and ask for an increase to salary if I were to move. I’ve never really had to broach this subject before, and haven’t had many salary discussions before either. I’m a bit stuck on how to quantify what I’m worth, and how the move makes me worth more. Has anyone had any similar discussions, how did you land on a number?

I can obviously look at cost of living as a guide for me personally but that does the company care from a business value add perspective? Feels a bit like pulling a number out of the air and maybe I’m over thinking it.

Obviously I’m a bit green with this stuff so any advice from anyone that has been through something similar is appreciated!

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u/Bagelam 1d ago

"Hey boss, I'll need at least 600 a week extra for tolls alone"

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u/bilby2020 1d ago

That makes me realise how good and lucky that both previous and new Qld gov has made PT fares 50c. I now spend $1 per day for travelling to work and that’s a nice little savings.

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u/InfiniteShine3390 22h ago

Great for you! It's a good indirect road-user tax too. Might struggle to find revenue to pay for schools, hospitals, new PT, and stadia though if made permanent.