How It Works
A raise—whether a percentage or a fixed amount—directly increases your annual salary. This calculator shows your new salary, the extra amount per year (delta), and the total extra earnings over a number of years you choose.
Choose raise by percent (e.g., 5%) or by fixed amount (e.g., $3,000). You can add an optional bonus to see combined impact. Projection years let you see how much more you earn in total over 1–10 years.
All results are gross (pre-tax). For take-home impact, use our After-Tax Salary calculator with your new salary.
Examples
- $60,000 + 5% raise → new salary $63,000, +$3,000/year. Over 5 years: $15,000 more in total.
- $75,000 + $4,000 raise → new salary $79,000. Over 3 years: $12,000 cumulative.
- $50,000 + 3% + $2,000 bonus → new salary $51,500, +$1,500/year from raise; first year also includes $2,000 bonus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate the impact of a raise?
Enter your current salary and either a percentage raise (e.g., 5%) or a fixed dollar increase. The calculator shows your new salary, the extra amount per year, and how much more you earn in total over a chosen number of years. Add an optional bonus to see combined impact.
Should I use percent or dollar amount for my raise?
Use whichever you have. Many employers offer raises as a percentage (e.g., 3–5%). If you received a flat increase (e.g., $2,000), choose the fixed amount option. The calculator supports both.
What does cumulative delta mean?
Cumulative delta is the total extra money you earn over the projection period because of the raise. For example, a $3,000/year raise over 5 years means $15,000 more in total (before taxes).
Does this include taxes?
No. All numbers are gross (pre-tax). Use our After-Tax Salary calculator to estimate take-home if you want a net view.
Can I add a bonus?
Yes. Enter an optional one-time or recurring bonus. It’s added to your new salary for the first year in the summary. For multi-year projections, the cumulative delta is based on the salary increase; adjust mentally if your bonus repeats.
Why would I project multiple years?
Projecting 2–5 years shows the long-term impact of a raise—useful for comparing job offers, negotiating, or planning savings. It assumes the raise is a one-time change and salary stays at the new level (no further raises modeled).
Assumptions & Limitations
We assume the raise is applied once and salary stays at the new level for the projection. We do not:
- Model compound raises (e.g., 3% every year)
- Account for taxes or deductions
- Adjust for inflation
For overtime pay impact, use our Overtime Calculator.