Salary Raise Calculator
Calculate exactly how a salary raise changes your compensation. See your new salary broken down across all pay periods, with after-tax and inflation-adjusted figures.
Quick scenarios:
New Salary
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Annual Increase
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After-Tax Increase
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Real Raise (vs Inflation)
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Total Payroll Increase
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Per-Employee Cost
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5-Year Payroll Impact
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Calculating...
Pay Period Breakdown
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Visual Comparison
🎉 Your Raise in Real Life
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coffees/month
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pizzas/month
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vacations/year
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lifetime impact (30yr)
💸 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Comparison
Current Bi-weekly Paycheck
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(after tax & 401k)
New Bi-weekly Paycheck
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⏳ Raise Countdown
When does your next raise take effect? Set the date to see a countdown.
Set your raise effective date →
📤 Share Your Results
401(k) Impact
Additional 401(k)/Year
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401(k) Growth (20yr @ 7%)
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Take-Home After 401(k) & Tax
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Multi-Year Compound Projection
| Year | Salary | Cumulative Gain | Inflation-Adjusted |
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Scenario Comparison
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Negotiation Script
Industry Raise Benchmarks (2024)
| Industry | Avg Raise | Context |
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| Technology | 4.8% | AI hiring pressure drives above-average cycles |
| Healthcare | 4.2% | Staffing shortages keep raises competitive |
| Engineering | 4.5% | Specialized talent commands stronger raises |
| Finance | 3.9% | Stable, bonus-adjusted compensation |
| Construction | 3.8% | Labor shortages push pay for experienced workers |
| Manufacturing | 3.7% | Reshoring investment helps trade workers |
| Retail | 3.0% | Tight margins keep raises near inflation |
| Education | 3.1% | Budget-constrained COLA adjustments |
| Government | 3.0% | Policy-driven, predictable step increases |
Source: Mercer 2024 Compensation Survey
📈 Is Your Raise Good? (Historical Context)
Average raises vs inflation by year. A raise below inflation = real pay cut.
| Year | Avg Raise | Inflation (CPI) | Real Value |
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| 2025 | 3.5–4.2% | ~2.8% | Slightly ahead ✓ |
| 2024 | 3.8–4.5% | 3.4% | Break-even |
| 2023 | 4.0–4.6% | 4.1% | Break-even |
| 2022 | 4.0–4.8% | 8.0% | Pay cut ✗ |
| 2021 | 3.0–3.5% | 4.7% | Pay cut ✗ |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mercer Compensation Surveys
Raise History Tracker
Save your raises to track progression over time. Stored locally in your browser.
How to Calculate a Salary Raise
A salary raise is an increase to your base annual compensation. To calculate it: multiply your current salary by (1 + raise percentage / 100). For example, a $70,000 salary with a 4% raise becomes $70,000 × 1.04 = $72,800.
Salary Raise vs. Bonus
A salary raise permanently increases your base pay and compounds over time. A bonus is a one-time payment. Use this raise calculator salary tool to see how even a small percentage raise compounds into significant gains over 5–10 years.
Average Salary Raise by Industry
| Industry | Average Raise |
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| Technology | 4.5–6% |
| Healthcare | 3.5–5% |
| Finance | 4–5.5% |
| Education | 2–3.5% |
| Retail | 2.5–4% |
FAQ
What is a salary raise?
A salary raise is a permanent increase to your base annual compensation, usually expressed as a percentage of your current salary.
How often should I get a salary raise?
Most companies review salaries annually. High performers may receive raises every 6–12 months. At minimum, you should receive cost-of-living adjustments to keep up with inflation.
Related Tools
- Pay Raise Calculator — the complete raise tool
- Percent Raise Calculator — calculate any % raise
- Annual Raise Calculator — multi-year projections