Run the calculator
Use this calculator to estimate the gross annual increase, the monthly after-tax change, and the real gain after inflation.
Career money
Raise Calculator
See what a raise means before you walk into the conversation.
Why real gain matters
A raise can sound large in percentage terms but feel smaller after tax and inflation. This tool helps you see the part that changes daily life.
Use the monthly impact
The monthly after-tax estimate is the most practical number for planning. It tells you whether the raise covers a larger goal, a cost increase, or a savings target.
Good for negotiation prep
If you know what 5%, 8%, or 10% really means, you can ask more clearly and evaluate the response more calmly.
Good follow-up question
After getting the number, ask what decision this result should help with next: comparing offers, quoting work, setting a budget, building a fund, or speeding up debt payoff.
Frequently asked questions
Should I ask for a percentage or a number?
Either can work. This page helps you translate percentages into a monthly amount so the conversation is more concrete.
Why include inflation?
Inflation changes what your money can buy, so it helps show the real improvement in purchasing power.
Does this replace tax advice?
No. It is a planning estimate, not a tax calculation for your exact situation.