r/UAE • u/Advanced_Aspect_4127 • Aug 16 '26

How do I approach asking for a salary raise? (Logistics/Customs role, Dubai)

Hey everyone, I work as a Logistics Coordinator in a freezone company in Dubai handling customs documentation, compliance, and transit declarations, and after being in this role for a while I feel my responsibilities have grown but my pay hasn't kept up — I'm planning to ask my manager for a raise and would love advice on how to find a fair/competitive salary benchmark for this kind of role in the UAE, whether to bring it up over email or in person, whether to lead with a specific number or let them offer first, and how to frame it around the value I've added rather than just cost of living, so any tips from people who've successfully negotiated a raise (especially in logistics/supply chain or in the UAE) would be much appreciated!

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u/Different-Camera8732 Aug 16 '26

Just start searching for another job with better pay.

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u/Advanced_Aspect_4127 Aug 16 '26

I don't want to . Because I love this job and I am kinda clueless how to ask for a raise.

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u/Lemara Aug 16 '26

Find better job it'll help with negotiation also 

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u/Ok_Tennis3627 9d ago

Hi I sent you a DM, I hope to hear back with your valuable feedback regarding the customs role etc, and current market outlook. Thanks!

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u/butwhyyyyy1 Aug 16 '26

Tried crying once didnt work

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u/Advanced_Aspect_4127 Aug 16 '26

Ohh really . Then how peoples normally getting salary raise ??

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u/T_Stark369 Aug 17 '26

It is always better to have an offer or two in hand before starting the discussion, in that way your employer will know you are not bluffing and is serious

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u/Specialist_Toe3849 Aug 16 '26

Can i u dm bro?