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Raise Calculator

Enter your current salary and raise percentage to see exactly what it adds to your paycheck — monthly, biweekly, and hourly.

Curious about your new take-home pay? Plug your new salary into the Paycheck Calculator.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How is a raise percentage calculated?

Raise amount = current salary × (raise percentage ÷ 100). New salary = current salary + raise amount.

What's a typical raise percentage?

Annual merit raises in the U.S. commonly range from about 3% to 5%, though promotions or market adjustments can be significantly higher. This varies widely by industry, role, and company performance.

Can I use this to calculate a pay cut?

Yes — enter a negative percentage (e.g. -10) to see the resulting decrease.

Does this account for taxes on the raise?

No, this shows the gross (pre-tax) increase. A raise is taxed at your marginal rate, so your take-home increase will be somewhat smaller — try the Paycheck Calculator with your new salary for an after-tax estimate.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides gross-pay estimates for informational purposes only. Read our full Disclaimer.