Pay Raise Calculator

Turn a raise percentage into your new salary and the increase per paycheck, or compare two salaries to find the raise percent. Figures are gross, before taxes.

See what a raise means in real money. Turn a raise percentage into your new salary and the increase per paycheck, or compare your old and new pay to find the raise percent. Figures are gross, before tax.

Read the guide: How to Calculate a Pay Raise (Percentage and New Salary)

Your pay

Mode

New salary

$51,500.00

$1,500.00 more a year (3.00%)

Raise
3.00%
Per paycheck
$57.69

Figures are gross, before taxes. Your actual paycheck increase will be smaller after withholding. If inflation outpaces the raise, your real buying power can still fall.

How it works

  1. 1

    Pick a direction

    Start from a raise % to find the new pay, or from two salaries to find the %.

  2. 2

    Enter your pay

    Add your current pay and either the raise % or the new pay.

  3. 3

    See the increase

    View the new salary and the increase split across pay periods.

Instant & 100% private — nothing is uploaded

Every calculation runs locally in your browser. The income, balances and goals you enter stay on your own device and are never sent to a server — nothing is stored, logged or shared.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 3% raise on $50,000?
It adds $1,500 a year, bringing you to $51,500. Spread over 26 biweekly paychecks that is about $57.69 more per paycheck before taxes.
How do I find my raise percentage from two salaries?
Subtract the old salary from the new one, divide by the old salary, then multiply by 100. For $50,000 to $52,500: (2,500 ÷ 50,000) × 100 = 5%.
What is a good cost-of-living raise?
Cost-of-living adjustments usually track inflation, often in the 2 to 5% range. If inflation runs higher than your raise, your real buying power falls even though the number went up.
Does this show take-home pay?
No, it shows gross pay before taxes. Your actual paycheck increase will be smaller after federal, state and payroll withholding.

Important

For information and planning only — not financial, tax or legal advice. These figures are estimates; rates, fees and rules vary, so confirm anything that affects a real decision with a qualified professional or the official source.

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