Raise percentage calculator
Enter your previous and current pay to see the percentage change. It also works for a pay cut, and for working out what raise you would need to reach a target figure.
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How this is calculated
Percentage change = (new pay − old pay) ÷ old pay × 100.
A rise from $50,000 to $55,000 is a 10% increase. Falling from $60,000 to $54,000 is a 10% decrease, because the change is measured against the original figure.
A useful check on a raise offer: a 3% rise on $50,000 is $1,500, which is $125 a month before deductions.
Worked example: $50,000 rising to $55,000: the difference is $5,000, which is 10% of $50,000.
Common questions
A raise of 4% — is that good?
This calculator will not answer that, because it depends on inflation, your performance, and your market rate. Compare the percentage against inflation to see whether you are actually ahead in real terms.
Why does my 10% cut not cancel my 10% raise?
Because percentages are measured from different starting points. A 10% raise on $50,000 gives $55,000, but a 10% cut from $55,000 gives $49,500 — $500 less than you started with.
Can I use this for hourly pay?
Yes. Enter hourly figures instead of annual ones and the percentage works exactly the same way.
What this does not do: This is a percentage change calculation only. It does not account for inflation, tax band changes, or benefit changes, and it does not tell you whether a rise is fair.
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