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Pay Raise Calculator

Calculate your new salary after a percentage raise — or the raise percentage between an old and new salary — per year, month and hour.

For information and education only — not financial advice. Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter; check important decisions with a qualified professional.

How to use

  1. 1Enter your current salary.
  2. 2Enter the raise as a percentage, or enter the new salary to see the percentage.

How it's calculated

New salary = old × (1 + raise %). Raise % = (new − old) ÷ old × 100.

Frequently asked questions

What's a typical raise?

In the US, annual merit raises have typically been around 3–4%. Promotions and job changes often bring 10–20%.

Does my raise beat inflation?

Subtract the inflation rate from your raise percentage for the real increase. A 3% raise with 3% inflation leaves buying power flat.

How much more will I take home?

Less than the gross raise, because tax and deductions apply to the extra pay — often at your highest marginal rate.