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Raise Percentage Calculator
Compare old pay with new pay to find the exact percentage increase or decrease.
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Pay Raise Calculator
Turn a percentage or fixed-dollar raise into your new hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay.
Your result
See the raise in every pay period
We will show your new hourly, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual pay side by side.
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One raise, translated into every pay period
Employers may describe the same increase as a pay raise, wage increase, salary increase, or pay increase. The arithmetic is the same: normalize the current pay, apply the raise, and convert the result back into useful periods.
Step 1
Start with current pay
Enter hourly, weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annual pay. Hourly calculations also use your weekly hours.
Step 2
Apply the raise
Use a percentage such as 5%, or enter a fixed dollar increase in the same pay period.
Step 3
Compare before and after
Review the increase and new gross pay by hour, week, two weeks, month, and year.
Formula and example
Pay raise formula
For a percentage raise: new pay = current pay × (1 + raise percentage ÷ 100).
Example: a 5% raise on a $60,000 salary is $60,000 × 0.05 = $3,000. Add the increase to the original salary for a new annual salary of $63,000, or $5,250 per month before deductions.
Pay Raise Kit provides mathematical estimates for general information. Results are gross pay before taxes and deductions and are not tax, legal, financial, or employment advice.
Common questions
Pay raise calculator FAQ
How do I calculate a pay raise?
Multiply your current pay by the raise percentage, then add that increase to your current pay. A 5% raise on $60,000 adds $3,000 for a new annual salary of $63,000.
Can I calculate a raise for hourly pay?
Yes. Choose Hourly, enter your hourly wage and weekly hours, then enter either a percentage raise or a fixed hourly increase.
What is the difference between a raise percentage and a raise amount?
A percentage raise scales with your current pay. A fixed raise adds a specific dollar amount in the pay period you selected.
Does this calculator include taxes or deductions?
No. Results are gross pay estimates before taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, and other payroll deductions.