It depends. The best way to strongarm your employer is with another job offer. If you can't get another job offer, or if it's not a big bump up, that probably s

It depends. The best way to strongarm your employer is with another job offer. If you can't get another job offer, or if it's not a big bump up, that probably says that you're being paid competitively. But if you interview somewhere, it's pretty standard to say "I have a better offer, match it or I quit." Of course, you have to be willing to quit if they agree.