Salary Raise Calculator

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Salary Raise Calculator

Calculate a pay raise by percentage, compare annual gross income and estimate the approximate monthly take-home impact.

This is a simplified planning estimate, not tax advice. Benefits, deductions and progressive taxes can materially change take-home pay.

Estimated impact

Additional annual gross income

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Approximate additional monthly take-home

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How to calculate a pay raise percentage

Multiply your current salary by the raise percentage to estimate the additional annual gross pay. For example, a 5% raise on $60,000 is $3,000, producing a new annual salary of $63,000 before taxes and deductions.

Pay raise amountCurrent salary × raise percentage
New annual salaryCurrent salary + raise amount

Use the withholding input only as a rough planning assumption. Your actual take-home change can differ because payroll taxes, benefits, retirement contributions and progressive tax rates do not move in a perfectly flat percentage.

Use the result in context: compare the proposed increase with role scope, market pay and your documented contribution. Then use the raise negotiation guide to prepare the conversation.
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Use the next guide to complete the decision.

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