A pay rise is an increase in what you are paid. Ask for a pay rise, an annual pay rise.
One below inflation is a cut in what the money buys, which is the argument every year. Americans say raise where the British ask for a pay rise.
1nounpay riseAn increase in what you are paid.
“The pay rise was two per cent in a year when prices rose by seven.”
pay rise is an increase.
Also accepted in games: raise
Practised in Work & Careers