Calculate your new salary after a raise. See the impact of percentage increases on your annual pay.
Calculate your new salary after a raise.
Negotiate better with the Salary Increase Calculator. Understand what a percentage raise means in real dollars—both annually and per paycheck.
Salary raises compound over your career—a 5% raise this year becomes the base for next year's raise. Understanding the true value of raises helps you negotiate effectively and recognize when you're falling behind inflation and market rates.
Remember: raises compound—5% annually for 10 years = 63% total increase!
Current salary $60,000, 5% raise: New salary = $63,000. Annual increase = $3,000. Monthly increase = $250.
| Raise % | On $60K | On $100K |
|---|---|---|
| 3% (COL) | $1,800/yr | $3,000/yr |
| 5% (Merit) | $3,000/yr | $5,000/yr |
| 10% (Promo) | $6,000/yr | $10,000/yr |
| 20% (New Job) | $12,000/yr | $20,000/yr |
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New Salary = Current × (1 + Raise %). For $60,000 with 5% raise: $60,000 × 1.05 = $63,000. Annual increase = $3,000. Monthly increase = $250.
3% = cost-of-living adjustment. 5% = average merit raise. 10%+ = promotion. 15-20% = job change. Always aim for at least inflation rate to maintain purchasing power.
Document achievements, research market rates, time request after wins. Ask for 10-15% if underpaid, 5-7% for merit raise. Be prepared to negotiate or discuss timeline.