How to ask for a salary increase?

Steps:

1. Ask for it politely.
2. Be honest why you need the raise.
3. Show your performance records that you deserve an increase for.
4. Provide references that can prove your good performance.
5. Be patient, do not quit from your job because you did not get a raise.
6. Give your boss the time to evaluate your performance and see what is he going to say about your request.
7. Meet with your boss again after his reply; If you got what you want, then thank him. Otherwise, listen to him carefully and work on the points that he comments on, so that he can mention an improvement on your performance and give you what you have asked for when the right time comes.