1. What is Raise Percentage?

The raise percentage measures how much a salary has increased compared to the original salary. It's a key metric for understanding compensation changes and comparing salary adjustments across different income levels.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the raise percentage formula:

Where:

• New Salary — The increased salary amount
• Old Salary — The original salary before the raise

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

3. Importance of Raise Percentage

Details: Understanding your raise percentage helps you evaluate compensation changes, compare offers, and negotiate salaries. It provides a standardized way to assess salary increases regardless of the actual dollar amounts.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both salary amounts in the same currency (typically your local currency). The old salary should be your salary before the raise, and the new salary should be your salary after the raise.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q2: How does raise percentage differ from dollar amount?
A: Percentage shows relative change, making it easier to compare raises across different salary levels, while dollar amounts show absolute change.

Q3: Should I include bonuses in the calculation?
A: For base salary comparisons, don't include bonuses. For total compensation comparisons, include all compensation components.

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

Q5: How often should I calculate my raise percentage?
A: Calculate it whenever you receive a salary change to understand its impact and for future negotiation reference.