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The percentage salary increase measures how much a salary has grown relative to its original amount. It's a key metric for understanding compensation changes, whether for individual raises, company-wide adjustments, or comparing job offers.
The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the difference between salaries, divides by the original salary to get a ratio, then converts to a percentage by multiplying by 100.
Details: Understanding percentage increases helps in salary negotiations, evaluating job offers, assessing annual raises, and financial planning. It provides a standardized way to compare salary changes regardless of the absolute amounts.
Tips: Enter both salary amounts in the same currency (without commas). The old salary must be greater than zero for the calculation to work.
Q1: Should I use gross or net salary for this calculation?
A: Typically use gross (pre-tax) salary for comparison purposes, as net salary can vary based on individual tax situations.
Q2: How does this differ from percentage point increase?
A: Percentage increase is relative to the original amount, while percentage points refer to absolute differences between percentages.
Q3: What's considered a good salary increase percentage?
A: This varies by industry and location, but 3-5% is typical for annual cost-of-living adjustments, while 10%+ may indicate a promotion or significant raise.
Q4: Can this calculator show salary decreases?
A: Yes, if the new salary is lower than the old salary, the result will be a negative percentage.
Q5: How should I compare multiple job offers?
A: Calculate the percentage increase from your current salary for each offer, but also consider benefits, growth opportunities, and other factors.