See Your New Salary Before You Sign
Our free Pay Raise Calculator shows your new salary across every pay period — instantly. Enter your rate, pick percentage or flat raise, and see the real numbers.
| Pay Period | Current Pay | Pay with Raise | Raise Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enter your details and click Calculate Raise | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Skip the spreadsheet. This Pay Raise Calculator breaks down your new hourly, weekly, and annual pay in seconds. Built for salary negotiations and offer reviews.
Enter your current pay rate, select your pay period (hourly, monthly, annually, etc.), and choose between a percentage raise or a flat dollar increase. Hit Calculate — the tool instantly computes your new pay across all nine pay periods, plus your total annual salary change.
A percentage raise scales with your salary. A 10% raise on $60,000/yr delivers $6,000 more than the same 10% on $40,000. A flat raise gives every employee the same dollar bump regardless of their base pay. Use the toggle to compare both scenarios before your next negotiation.
The calculator handles this automatically. Select "Hourly" as your pay period, enter your current hourly rate and weekly hours, then input the raise percentage or amount. Your updated hourly rate appears instantly alongside weekly, bi-weekly, and annual figures.
Yes — and that's exactly what it's designed for. Run your current salary against the raise percentage your employer offered. Then run a second scenario with the number you want. Bring both printouts into the room. Concrete numbers shift the conversation faster than vague expectations.
Nine in total: Hourly, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly, Bi-Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annually, and Annually. The row matching your selected pay period is highlighted in the results table so you can spot your number at a glance.
No — and intentionally so. Tax rates vary by country, state, filing status, and deductions. This tool shows your gross pay change. For net (take-home) impact, take your new gross figure into a dedicated tax withholding calculator or consult a payroll professional.
Not in most recent years. U.S. inflation averaged above 4% between 2021 and 2023. A 3% raise during that period was effectively a pay cut in real terms. Use this calculator to see the dollar value of any raise, then cross-reference against the latest CPI data to judge whether it preserves your purchasing power.
Most employers review salaries annually. High-performing employees in competitive fields often negotiate raises every 12–18 months, or upon taking on new responsibilities. Changing jobs remains the fastest route to a significant salary jump — median wage growth for job-switchers consistently outpaces raises for those who stay put.