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Raise Calculator

Calculate your new salary after a percentage raise.

Details

Enter your numbers and select Calculate to see results.

About This Calculator

This calculator shows your new salary after a percentage raise, along with the dollar amount of the increase per year, month, and paycheck.

How This Is Calculated

New Salary = Current Salary × (1 + Raise %)

A $65,000 salary with a 4% raise becomes $67,600 — a $2,600/year increase, about $100/paycheck biweekly.

Assumptions

  • Shows gross salary before taxes; your actual paycheck increase will be smaller after tax withholding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Merit raises commonly range from 2-5% depending on performance, company budget, and inflation, though this varies significantly by industry, company, and individual circumstances like a promotion or market adjustment.

Last updated January 15, 2026. Results are estimates for informational purposes only — read our disclaimer.