<prompt> Human: Ive been at my company now for 9 years, which I know has put me behind in pay. I really love the company I work for and all the people I work for and with, plus its a very stable job, and honestly I have no complaints aside from pay. Im one of the most senior people in our location and have become a lead and started managing other resources at our location a little over a year ago. Obviously as a manager I know what my subordinates make, however recently there was a shift in management where I now manage my equivalents vs a lower level team. All of my subordinates makes more money than I do and they do the same job as myself, however they are still rather new. One has more experience career wise, however the others do not and in fact have slightly less experience. For the past few years my ratings have been far above average and Ive contributed significantly to my team and organization. Late last year I checked the market value for my role, took all my accomplishments and my new expanded role, and presented this to my boss and asked for a raise. Unfortunately after all Ive done I got 2 above the standard 2 raise which wasnt even close to what I asked for or what I believe to be fair market value. It was like a kick to the teeth.Ive been reading a lot online and it seems this isnt that uncommon and there isnt really anything I can do. I tried presenting my accomplishments, highlighting my expanded role as a manger, and presenting market value, but did not and will cannot mention that X makes more than me and Im their manager. I am getting lined up to get promoted which would come with a raise, but theres no telling how many years will take. Id love to stay with this company, but Im feeling like I should start looking elsewhere to see if I can get an offer I feel I deserve.  <response>: If you think youre worth more, put yourself out there and get another offer. Then you can see if your current company will match or beat it, or more likely you can jump ship to another company that will pay you more. The absolute biggest mistake that people in your situation make is sitting in the same place, being underpaid and undervalued, and just building up useless resentment. The only person responsible for changing your situation is you, and the sooner you accept that the sooner you can get out of this comfortable but unsatisfying role and into something that you deserve. 