1. What is Salary Percentage Increase?

The salary percentage increase measures how much a salary has grown from its original amount, expressed as a percentage of the original salary. It's a key metric for understanding pay raises and compensation changes in Malaysia.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

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

Explanation: The formula calculates the difference between new and old salary, divides by the old salary to get the relative change, then converts to a percentage by multiplying by 100.

3. Importance of Salary Increase Calculation

Details: Calculating salary increase percentage helps employees understand their pay raise in context, allows employers to standardize raises across different salary levels, and is essential for financial planning and negotiations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both old and new salary amounts in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Ensure values are positive numbers with the new salary typically higher than the old salary for a positive increase.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good salary increase in Malaysia?
A: Typically 3-5% is standard for annual increments, 10-20% for promotions, and 20%+ for job changes, but varies by industry and performance.

Q2: How does this differ from salary increment?
A: Percentage increase is the mathematical calculation, while increment refers to the actual raise amount or process.

Q3: Can this calculate salary decreases?
A: Yes, if new salary is lower than old salary, the result will be a negative percentage.

Q4: Should bonuses be included in salary calculations?
A: For pure salary comparison, bonuses are typically excluded unless calculating total compensation changes.

Q5: How does this relate to inflation?
A: To determine real wage growth, subtract the inflation rate from your salary increase percentage.