Salary Raise Calculator
Free salary raise calculator — work out your new salary from a raise percentage, or find the raise % from your target salary. Bidirectional. Runs in your browser.
Pick a mode, enter your current salary, and either the raise percentage or your target salary. The calculator works out the missing number and shows the dollar increase.
Two ways to calculate
| Mode | You enter | Calculator returns |
|---|---|---|
| I know the raise % | Current salary + raise % | New salary + dollar increase |
| I know my target salary | Current salary + target salary | Raise % + dollar difference |
Formula
New salary = current salary × (1 + raise% ÷ 100)
Raise % = (new salary − current salary) ÷ current salary × 100
Both directions use the same relationship — the calculator just solves for the missing variable.
Worked examples
You have a 10% raise offer on $50,000:
New salary = $50,000 × (1 + 10/100) = $50,000 × 1.10 = $55,000 Dollar increase = $5,000
You want to go from $50,000 to $55,000 — what % is that?
Raise % = ($55,000 − $50,000) ÷ $50,000 × 100 = 10% Dollar increase = $5,000
Negotiation tip
When asking for a raise, lead with the percentage and the dollar amount together. “I’m asking for a 10% increase — that’s $5,000, from $50,000 to $55,000.” This makes the number concrete for both sides and avoids the ambiguity of percentages alone.
Worked examples
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10% raise on $50,000
New salary: $55,000.00 (+10% / +$5,000.00)
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Target $55,000 from $50,000 — what % is that?
Raise: 10% (+$5,000.00) — new salary $55,000.00
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$50,000 to $45,000 — negative change
Raise: -10% (-$5,000.00) — new salary $45,000.00
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the two modes?
Pick I know the raise % if you have an offer with a percentage (e.g. 10% raise) and want to see your new salary. Pick I know my target salary if you're aiming for a specific number and want to know what percentage increase that represents.
Does this include taxes or deductions?
No — this calculator works with gross (pre-tax) salary. The math is universal: new salary = current salary x (1 + raise% / 100). Taxes vary by country, state, and personal situation. For net take-home comparisons, use a net salary or take-home pay calculator.
What if the new salary is lower than the current one?
The calculator handles negative changes (pay cuts) correctly. If you enter a target salary below your current salary, the result will show a negative percentage. The formula is the same either way.
How do I negotiate a raise?
This calculator helps you quantify the ask, but negotiating is about more than math. Research market rates for your role (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, industry surveys), document your accomplishments with numbers, and time the conversation around performance reviews or after a big win. Knowing the exact dollar difference between your current and target salary helps you frame the ask concretely.
What's a typical raise percentage?
Annual merit increases in the US typically run 3–5% in normal years. Promotions often bring 10–20%. Switching jobs usually yields 10–20%+ (sometimes much more in tech). Inflation-adjustment raises (COLA) are usually 2–4%. These are broad averages — your industry, location, and performance matter more than any rule of thumb.