<prompt> Human: I am in my mid-20s, currently working in the DC area. I have been with my current company since early 2017. Our team lead recently approached me to fill the position of deputy lead after the other lead announced they were leaving. While I have eagerly and tentatively accepted the offer, I have scheduled a sit-down with my boss to discuss the position change and the effect of the promotion on my salary. I have broad questions about how aggressive to be given my limited time with the company, a recent raise I had received, and some base knowledge of co-workers salaries.Background:I originally started at 65,000 in early 2017 likely did not negotiate hard enough when hired but received a 7 raise after a very positive annual review at the seven month mark; I am now making near 70,000. The promotion came as a surprise given the timing and that there are a number of team members that have been with the team for several years longer than I have. I do know I was the only one offered the position. Qualifications-wise, I have my Masters and have several years of leadership experience as a former military officer. I do not know if these played a factor in the promotion. Our team has high visibility from upper management and answers directly to senior management on a daily basis. I will assume significantly more responsibilities with the move and will personally interact with senior management on a weekly-basis. For a little situational awareness, through informal discussions, I know a few of my co-workers are making low-80s, though they have been with the company several years longer. Some members that had started in the last few years are making near my salary. The person I am replacing was also making at minimum 100,000 they had been with the company for at least a decade. Current approach:My original plan was to go in and ask for an aggressive 20 raise, putting me around 83k-85k given the level of responsibility our team plays in the company, the positive feedback received from my annual review, and the numerous accomplishments I have had in my short time with the company I have compiled a collective list for salary discussion. I have concerns though about pricing myself out of a high salary increase with an unrealistic demand. But, I am also worried about cutting myself short just because I am relatively new to the company. Is this too aggressive given only being with the company for a little over a year and receiving a raise about six months ago? Is this salary range too low considering that it is what some of my current co-workers, whom I will be managing, already make?  <response>: Im going to be honest, I would expect a ton. Most HRs have rules about an increase like this. Like no one is ever allowed more than 15 a year or something. Knowing you were at 65K a year ago, I struggle to believe that theyd offer anything close to what your suggesting. My gut says theyll tell you the raise wont come until the review next year. You can ask for 85K, and I dont see it reflecting negatively on you in any way after they tell you this. Just dont site other peoples salaries. Sell your value! You got it! 