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Dollar Raise Calculator

Convert a flat dollar raise into the new salary and the equivalent percentage increase.

Gross pay, commission, and raise figures are calculated locally in your browser — no payroll numbers are uploaded.
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Try: Current salary=60000, Dollar raise=3000 → $60,000, $3,000, 5.00%, $63,000

How to use

Enter your current salary and a flat dollar increase. The tool shows your new salary and what percent that increase represents — useful when a manager quotes a dollar figure.

By Jordan Meyer, compensation writer

FAQ

What is a good raise to ask for?

It depends on your performance, the market rate for your role, and company budgets. A 3%–5% raise is common for solid performance; promotions or hot skills can justify more. Always anchor to market data, not just a percentage.

Should I negotiate in dollars or percent?

Both. Lead with the dollar amount you want, then show the percentage so it is easy to approve. A concrete number ("$3,000 more") is harder to dismiss than "a bit more".

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