What is a pay rise?

A pay rise (also called a salary increase or raise) is an increase in an employee's compensation. It can be expressed as a percentage of the current salary or as a fixed monetary amount. Pay rises are typically given to recognize performance, adjust for cost of living, or match market rates. Understanding how a pay rise affects your total compensation helps in salary negotiations and financial planning.

Tool description

This calculator helps you determine your new salary after receiving a pay rise. Simply enter your current salary and the increase amount (either as a percentage or fixed amount), and instantly see both the increase value and your resulting new salary.

Features

  • Dual calculation modes: Calculate using percentage increase or fixed amount
  • Real-time calculation: Results update instantly as you type
  • Clear breakdown: Shows both the increase amount and final salary
  • Input validation: Ensures all values are valid and positive
  • Simple interface: Easy-to-use inputs with helpful placeholders

Use Cases

  • Salary negotiations: Quickly calculate different raise scenarios during job offers or performance reviews
  • Financial planning: Understand how a proposed pay rise will affect your income
  • Budget adjustments: Plan your budget based on anticipated salary increases
  • Comparing offers: Evaluate multiple job offers with different salary structures
  • Annual reviews: Assess the impact of annual cost-of-living adjustments or merit increases