I have verified that my salary is below the market average.
'Retribuzione' = re-tri-bu-TSYO-ne; stress on the fifth syllable.
Use when you have done market research and want to use data to support your raise request. This is a particularly effective argument in Italy where salaries can vary significantly by sector and region.
Citing market data depersonalises the request — it shifts the frame from 'I want more' to 'the market says I should earn more'. Use sources like LinkedIn Salary, Glassdoor (for Italy), or sector-specific surveys from Italian industry associations ('Confindustria' reports).
Secondo le indagini salariali del settore, il mio ruolo è retribuito mediamente...
According to sector salary surveys, my role is typically compensated at...
References specific data; most persuasive form
Il mio stipendio attuale è sotto la media per posizioni equivalenti.
My current salary is below average for equivalent positions.
Straightforward comparison
Colleghi con ruoli simili in altre aziende percepiscono circa...
Colleagues with similar roles in other companies earn approximately...
Use carefully — can be seen as implying you are considering leaving
In Italy, RAL (Reddito Annuo Lordo — gross annual salary) is the standard way to express salary. Always use the gross figure (lordo) in negotiations, not the net (netto), to avoid confusion. The gap between lordo and netto in Italy is significant due to high social contributions.