In my experience being direct and honest is the best approach, however some planning is required. Unfortunately this is not necessarily fair but a-lot of business and corporations fail to see someones value so you need to sell it a little.
Review other offerings of your role to get a benchmark, this will allow you to set a price. This will help you get what you want, it will never go down well refusing a pay-rise because it was not good enough, so set expectations early and clearly.
Write down a list of your roles responsibilities and review whether you fulfil them all to the best of your ability, also take note of any thing you do above and beyond that helps the company commercially. This will help build a solid foundation for a case of what you are worth.
Gather some ideas on how you can take on some more responsibility in return for a higher wage, this shows the employer they will be getting something in return. This includes anything you are already doing above and beyond.
Remember your value is not just in your skill but your attitude and approach. Someone that is good at learning and picking up new things with a positive attitude is normally worth more than someone who is an expert in their field with a bad attitude.
There are also some things you should avoid
Don't compare yourself to the people around you during any salary negotiation. You want to make it about you and what you can do for the employer.
Try and not moan this will make any conversation about the problems rather than the positives you provide in your role.
If the above did not work, then talk to your manager about putting together a personal development plan and organise regular meeting to get feedback, this will allow you to work on the areas the you might not be as good at. It also allows you both to track progress and make your contributions, attitude and effort more noticed. Don't make this all about the things you are not so good at, make plans for things you want to learn and improve. Try and find a commercial project, and agree on a salary increase if you complete it on time and on budget.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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In my experience being direct and honest is the best approach, however some planning is required. Unfortunately this is not necessarily fair but a-lot of business and corporations fail to see someones value so you need to sell it a little.
There are also some things you should avoid
If the above did not work, then talk to your manager about putting together a personal development plan and organise regular meeting to get feedback, this will allow you to work on the areas the you might not be as good at. It also allows you both to track progress and make your contributions, attitude and effort more noticed. Don't make this all about the things you are not so good at, make plans for things you want to learn and improve. Try and find a commercial project, and agree on a salary increase if you complete it on time and on budget.
I hope this helps and good luck!