Could we agree on a performance-linked salary increase target?
'Concordare' = kon-kor-DA-reh. Four syllables; stress the third.
Use this when the employer cannot increase the base salary immediately but you want to create a clear pathway to higher pay. Proposing measurable targets demonstrates confidence in your ability to deliver.
'Legato alle performance' (linked to performance) is a performance management term that shows you understand how Italian companies structure variable pay. This bridges the gap between what is offered and what you want.
Se raggiungo i target, avrò un aumento automatico?
If I reach the targets, will I have an automatic increase?
Direct and results-focused; needs clear target definition to be effective
Possiamo mettere per iscritto un percorso salariale?
Can we put a salary pathway in writing?
Asks for formal documentation; important to ensure the promise is kept
Sarei disposto/a a partire con meno se ho garanzie scritte di revisione.
I would be willing to start lower if I have written guarantees of review.
Trade-off framing; protects you while accepting a lower initial offer
Variable pay ('retribuzione variabile') is growing in Italian companies but is still less common than in the US or UK. Many Italian workers prefer base salary security. Proposing performance-linked increases is innovative and usually well received by forward-thinking employers.