Pay Raise Calculator

Calculate your new pay after a percentage or flat raise and compare annual, monthly, weekly, hourly, and per-pay-period changes.

Current pay type
$

Use current gross pay before taxes and deductions.

Raise type
%

Enter the percentage increase, such as 5 for a 5% raise.

Advanced options

Used to annualize hourly pay.

Use 52 for a full year of paid work.

Before and after pay comparison
ScenarioAnnual pay
Before$52,000.00
After$54,600.00

Result

Your raise is about $2,600.00 per year, or 5%, bringing estimated gross pay to $54,600.00.

New annual pay
$54,600.00
Annual increase
$2,600.00
Monthly increase
$216.67
Weekly increase
$50.00
Percentage increase
5%
New hourly rate
$26.25
Per pay period increase
$100.00

This calculator provides estimates only and should not be treated as financial, tax, payroll, legal, or employment advice.

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What the result means

Use the result as a gross-pay estimate. It is designed for quick planning and comparison, not as a payroll statement or tax calculation.

Assumptions

  • Results are gross pay before taxes, deductions, and benefit changes.
  • Hourly inputs assume regular weekly hours and work weeks.
  • Percentage raises are based on current annualized gross pay.
  • Flat hourly raises are annualized using your hours per week and weeks per year.

Common mistakes

  • Using take-home pay instead of gross pay.
  • Forgetting unpaid time off, overtime, or unusual schedules.
  • Comparing jobs without checking benefits, taxes, and required hours.

FAQ

Should I use percentage or flat amount?

Use percentage if your raise is quoted as a percent. Use flat amount if you know the dollar increase per year or per hour.

How is an hourly raise annualized?

The hourly raise is multiplied by weekly hours and weeks worked per year.

Does this estimate taxes?

No. It shows gross pay changes before taxes and deductions.

Disclaimer

This calculator is for general informational purposes only. Results are estimates and may not reflect taxes, deductions, local labor rules, benefits, overtime, or your employer's payroll practices.