1. What is Percentage Increase?

Percentage increase measures how much a value has grown relative to its original amount. For salaries, it shows the relative growth in earnings between an old and new salary amount.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• New Salary — Current or proposed salary amount
• Old Salary — Previous salary amount

Explanation: The formula calculates the difference between the new and old salary, then expresses this difference as a percentage of the old salary.

3. Importance of Calculating Salary Increase

Details: Understanding percentage increases helps in salary negotiations, career planning, and evaluating job offers. It provides a standardized way to compare salary changes regardless of the absolute amounts.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both salary amounts in the same currency. The old salary should be your previous amount, and the new salary your current or proposed amount. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good salary increase percentage?
A: Typically, 3-5% is standard for annual raises, while 10-20% or more might be expected when changing jobs or getting promoted.

Q2: How does this differ from percentage difference?
A: Percentage increase specifically measures growth from an original amount, while percentage difference compares any two values without directionality.

Q3: Should I include bonuses in salary calculations?
A: For comprehensive comparisons, include all compensation. However, this calculator focuses on base salary comparisons.

Q4: What if my salary decreased?
A: The calculator will show a negative percentage, indicating a decrease rather than an increase.

Q5: How can I use this for multiple increases?
A: For consecutive raises, use the calculator sequentially, updating the "old salary" each time.