1. What is Salary Percentage Increase?

The salary percentage increase measures how much a salary has grown compared to its original amount. It's commonly used to evaluate raises, compare job offers, or track salary growth over time.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• New Salary — The current or proposed salary amount
• Old Salary — The original or previous salary amount

Explanation: The formula calculates the difference between the new and old salary, divides it by the old salary to get the relative increase, then multiplies by 100 to convert to a percentage.

3. Importance of Calculating Salary Increase

Details: Understanding your salary increase percentage helps in career planning, negotiation, and financial forecasting. It provides a standardized way to compare raises of different magnitudes.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both salary amounts in the same currency (e.g., annual or monthly). The old salary must be greater than zero for the calculation to work.

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% might be expected when changing jobs or getting promotions.

Q2: How does this differ from percentage points?
A: Percentage increase is relative to the original amount, while percentage points are absolute differences between percentages.

Q3: Should I use gross or net salary for this calculation?
A: Typically use gross salary (before taxes) for consistent comparisons, though net salary calculations can show actual take-home improvement.

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

Q5: How does this account for inflation?
A: This calculates nominal increase. For real increase, you'd need to adjust the old salary for inflation first.