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The Salary Increase Calculator projects how your salary will grow over time based on a fixed annual percentage increase. It helps with financial planning by showing year-by-year salary growth and the cumulative effect of raises.
The calculator uses the compound growth formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula accounts for compound growth, where each year's increase is applied to the previous year's salary (including all previous increases).
Details: Understanding how raises compound over time helps with career planning, salary negotiations, retirement planning, and assessing the long-term value of job offers.
Tips: Enter your current salary, expected annual raise percentage, and number of years to project. The calculator shows your final salary and a detailed year-by-year breakdown.
Q1: How accurate are these projections?
A: They assume a fixed annual increase, which may not match real-world variability. Use as a guideline rather than exact prediction.
Q2: What if my raises vary each year?
A: For variable rates, calculate one year at a time, updating the "Old Salary" with each result.
Q3: Does this account for inflation?
A: No, these are nominal values. For real (inflation-adjusted) values, subtract expected inflation from your annual increase rate.
Q4: Can I use this for investments?
A: Yes, the same formula works for compound interest calculations by using principal instead of salary.
Q5: What's better - higher raises or more frequent raises?
A: Higher raises have more impact, but more frequent smaller raises can compound faster depending on the specifics.