Is it normal to not get a raise every year?
Depends.It depends
Yes, it’s normal not to get a raise every year; many employers don’t offer automatic annual increases. Whether that’s reasonable depends on your workplace, performance, and how your pay compares with your responsibilities and the market.
Raises aren’t guaranteed every year. Some workplaces review pay annually, while others give increases only when budgets allow, your role changes, or you make a case for one. Inflation and company performance can also affect what’s on offer.
It’s still reasonable to ask when pay is reviewed and what would put you in line for an increase. If your responsibilities have grown or your pay seems out of step with similar roles, bring specific examples to your manager and ask about the process.