Salary Raise Impact Calculator
Calculate the real impact of a raise on your take-home pay, lifetime earnings, and retirement.
Calculation Inputs
Calculation Results
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Enter inputs on the left and click Calculate to view results.
Formula & Methodology
New = Current × (1 + Raise%); Lifetime = Annual Raise × Years
Raises compound over time. A 5% raise today becomes the base for all future raises, multiplying long-term impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 5% raise a good raise?
At 3% inflation, 5% is a real 2% raise. In a hot job market, 10-20% raises are possible by switching employers.