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Percent Raise Calculator

Calculate a percentage pay raise and see the new salary and dollar amount added.

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, Raise=3 → $60,000, 3.00%, $1,800, $61,800

How to use

This focuses on the percentage view of a raise. Enter your salary and the percent to see the dollar added and the new total. A 3% raise on $60,000 adds about $1,800 a year.

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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