Can a bonus be considered a raise by employer?

Question

Haven't had a raise in about 10 years and my boss considers annual bonus a raise which have not been consistently the same each year.

Answer 1

Bonuses are not raises. Many benefits (life insurance, 401K contributions, pension, etc.) are based on base salary. Your boss is keeping costs down by holding down your base salary. Also a raise increases your guaranteed base salary. And a raise on top of a raise compounds that. Your boss is a cad and a liar.

Answer 2

You're not entitled to a raise or a bonus, so quit complaining as most of us don't get either.

Answer 3

1. Have you recieved bonus check in the past?

Answer 4

You're arguing over semantics.  If you want a raise, ask for it.

Answer 5

Your boss is a moron, a raise is an increase in salary, a bonus is a single payment.  If your paycheck didn't increase it is a bonus not a raise.