1. What is the Salary Increase Calculator?

This calculator helps you estimate your new annual salary after a 3.5% increase, which is the projected average salary increase in Australia for 2025. It's useful for financial planning and understanding your potential earnings growth.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple percentage increase formula:

Where:

• Old Salary — Your current annual salary in AUD
• 0.035 — The 3.5% increase expressed as a decimal

Explanation: The calculation adds 3.5% of your current salary to itself to determine your new salary.

3. Understanding the 3.5% Increase

Details: The 3.5% figure represents the average expected salary increase across Australian industries for 2025. Actual increases may vary by industry, company performance, and individual circumstances.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current annual salary in Australian dollars. The calculator will show your projected new salary after the 3.5% increase.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is 3.5% the exact increase I will receive?
A: No, this is an average projection. Your actual increase may be higher or lower depending on various factors.

Q2: Does this include superannuation?
A: No, this calculation is for base salary only and doesn't account for super or other benefits.

Q3: How often do salaries typically increase in Australia?
A: Most employees receive annual salary reviews, often tied to performance reviews or inflation adjustments.

Q4: What if my increase is different from 3.5%?
A: You can manually calculate by replacing 0.035 with your actual increase percentage (e.g., 0.05 for 5%).

Q5: Does this account for tax changes?
A: No, this shows gross salary only. Your actual take-home pay may be different due to tax brackets.