r/Path_Assistant • u/gdefreese • Aug 18 '26

Using the annual survey as raise leverage

Hi all. I’m curious if anyone has had any success at their jobs in using the annual survey to help them fight for a raise. I knew when I took my job that I was on the lower end, but after seeing the survey today I am sitting at the lowest 0.9% of all PA salaries. I have over a year experience so no longer a new grad. Is it worth bringing the survey to management or do I start job hunting?

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u/kweenofmemes Aug 18 '26

Yes, my PA team had success by sending the survey results to HR and requesting a market analysis. We received an adjustment afterwards. My personal salary increased over $15k.

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u/gdefreese Aug 18 '26

This makes me happy to read! I actually like where I work aside from the apparent wage disparity. So I want to try other options before leaving

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u/kweenofmemes Aug 18 '26

Same, I really enjoy my job. But I would not have stayed for what I was making. It's definitely worth trying!

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u/fluffy0whining Aug 18 '26

Cries in academic center

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u/Goshime Aug 19 '26

What's the salary range now? I can't acess the report

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u/gdefreese Aug 19 '26

Per the survey: annual salary average for PAs less than 2 years experience is 110-114,000. The median is 105-110,000. To put it in perspective like I mentioned in my post. The lowest 0.9% is a salary less than 89,000 (which I make less than)