1. What is Salary Percentage Increase?

The salary percentage increase measures how much a salary has grown relative to its original amount. It's a key metric for understanding pay raises, compensation changes, and career progression.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

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

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

3. Importance of Salary Increase Calculation

Details: Understanding percentage increases helps in salary negotiations, evaluating job offers, tracking career growth, and financial planning.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both old and new salary amounts in the same currency. The calculator works with any currency as it calculates percentage change.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good salary increase?
A: Typically 3-5% is standard for cost-of-living adjustments, while 10%+ may indicate a promotion or significant raise.

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 include bonuses in salary calculations?
A: For comprehensive analysis, include all compensation. For base salary comparisons, exclude variable components.

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

Q5: How often should I calculate my salary increase?
A: Annually or whenever your compensation changes significantly to track your career progression.