I find it helpful to have a standard time each year when raises are discussed. Couple this with an annual performance review. This allows you to budget for raises across the organization and allocate resources appropriately. It also gives you an easy answer when someone asks for a raise out of cycle (e.g. “Thanks for the feedback. I’ll take it into consideration. We can discuss that in February during your annual performance review.”

You’re saying he both deserves a raise, and that you’re indifferent to whether he stays or goes. Those are a bit at odds in my mind. That said, if you think he deserves a raise, and he feels like 10% a year is the fair number, perhaps counter at $24 and show him the math (if you think he’s worth it and you can afford it).

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