What have you heard is the standard pay bump

Pesky

to make a move to another job?  IOW, how much higher does the salary have to be to make it worth the cost of jumping into the unknown?

I've heard 15%, 20% and 30%.  Just wondering because I have an interview on Monday for another gig and I was thinking there was no way I was moving for less than 20% (pay is okay here and I have a lot of flexibility) and I've been told I'm thinking too high and too low.  I don't think it alters my thinking but curious what you all have heard the "norm" is.  TIA!!

Lulu0802

This depends on so many things I could never make a generalization.  For me it depends on my satisfaction with my current job, the commute time, the vacation and benefits offered, etc.  My last job change was only about an 8% increase, but it decreased my commute from an hour in the car to 15 minutes on the bus, so to me it was totally worth it.

missfire

Mine have generally been 15-20%.

Lately I've seen co-workers moving for 10%, just for a new challenge, since there aren't that many opportunities out there right now.

joelle&joseph

I think it depends on you.  How much do you like your current job, how much better/worse would the new job be, hours, commute, etc?  To me all of those things play a role.  2 years ago I switched for 32% more, a much shorter commute and less hours with the potential to WFH and now I work for the same company from home PT. 

RoxyLynn

I would need to look at job stability as well.  If they pay you X% more than your current job, but you're twice as likely to be laid off, where does that leave you?

RobynScott

I have no idea.  I can tell you that I took a 25% pay CUT for much better hours and happiness.  So, question is - will your life improve in other ways?  I make less $$ but I am a much happier person.

Iblamethebeer

RobynScott:

I have no idea.  I can tell you that I took a 25% pay CUT for much better hours and happiness.  So, question is - will your life improve in other ways?  I make less $$ but I am a much happier person.

I would do a move like this.

Sam78

I moved jobs for the same salary because of greater flexibility including working from home.  The amount of money wouldn't impact my decision very much unless I was struggling to make ends meet - its about what the job is and other perks offered.