Pay Raise Calculator
Calculate gross pay raise amount, percentage increase, new annual pay, monthly difference, and target-pay raise.
Raise Details
Enter your pay and raise information.
Raise Summary
New Annual Pay
GBP 36,750.00
A 5.00% raise increases your annual pay by GBP 1,750.00 to a new total of GBP 36,750.00.
Raise Amount
+GBP 1,750.00
Percentage Increase
+5.00%
Monthly Difference
+GBP 145.83
Annual Difference
+GBP 1,750.00
Pay Comparison
Current Annual
GBP 35,000.00
New Annual
GBP 36,750.00
Monthly Pay
GBP 3,062.50
Weekly Pay
GBP 706.73
About This Pay Raise Calculator
This pay raise calculator converts a percentage raise, cash raise, or target pay into gross annual pay, gross raise amount, percentage increase, monthly difference, and weekly pay.
Use From % when you know the raise percentage, From Amount when you know the cash increase for your chosen pay period, or Target Pay when you know the salary or rate you want to reach.
The calculator supports annual, monthly, weekly, and hourly pay inputs. It normalises them to annual figures using standard multipliers, but it does not calculate tax, inflation, pension deductions, benefits, bonuses, or exact take-home pay.
Pay Raise Example
A raise from GBP 38,000 to GBP 41,800 is a GBP 3,800 increase, or 10%. Spread over 12 months, that is about GBP 316.67 extra gross pay per month before tax and deductions.
If you want to test tax, inflation, and new spending, use the pay rise real impact calculator after calculating the gross raise here.
How to Evaluate a Raise
Compare the gross raise with inflation, market pay, extra responsibilities, benefits, pension contributions, bonuses, and workload.
For negotiation, convert the raise into annual, monthly, and percentage terms so the request is clear and grounded.
Reading the result with real-world context
The calculator answers the gross raise question first: what is the new pay, how large is the increase, and what percentage does it represent?
From % is best when an employer offers a percentage rise. From Amount is best when the raise is stated as cash. Target Pay is best when you are working backwards from a negotiation goal.
Hourly inputs are annualised using a standard 40-hour week and 52-week year, so use the salary conversion calculators when your hours need more detail.
The result does not include tax, pension deductions, bonuses, benefits, inflation, or exact take-home pay.
Common mistakes to avoid
Treating a gross raise as the amount that will arrive in your bank account after deductions.
Comparing a raise percentage without checking the cash value. A smaller percentage on a larger salary can be worth more in pounds.
Ignoring inflation and new spending when deciding whether the raise improves your real position.
How to combine this with related calculators
Use pay rise real impact after this page when you want an estimated after-tax and inflation-adjusted view of the same raise.
Use salary after tax when the main question is take-home pay under a specific tax setup.
Use hourly to salary or salary to hourly if the raise changes your hourly equivalent or you need to compare different working hours.
When to revisit the numbers
Rerun the calculation when a raise offer changes, when your pay period changes, or when you move from salary to hourly pay.
Check the result before a negotiation so you can speak in both percentage and cash terms.
Save the gross result separately from any tax estimate, because payroll assumptions can change without changing the raise itself.
How to Use This Calculator
- 1
Choose your calculation mode
Select 'From %' if you know the percentage raise, 'From Amount' if you know the cash value of the raise, or 'Target Pay' if you already have a salary figure you are negotiating toward.
- 2
Select your pay period
Choose whether you enter your salary as an annual, monthly, weekly, or hourly figure. The calculator converts everything to annual and monthly amounts so you can compare easily.
- 3
Enter your current pay and raise
Type in your current salary and your raise figure (percentage, amount, or target depending on the mode). Results update instantly.
- 4
Review your new pay breakdown
See your new annual salary, the exact raise amount, percentage increase, and both monthly and annual pay differences at a glance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a pay raise percentage?
Divide the raise amount by your current salary, then multiply by 100. For example, a GBP 2,000 raise on a GBP 40,000 salary equals a 5% raise. Use the 'From Amount' tab to have this calculated automatically.
What is the average pay raise percentage?
This calculator does not judge whether a raise is average or fair. Use it to calculate the gross amount and percentage, then compare that with market pay, inflation, responsibilities, and benefits.
How does the pay period affect the calculation?
The calculator converts your chosen pay period to an annual equivalent before calculating. If you enter an hourly rate, it assumes a 40-hour working week across 52 weeks. All outputs are shown in annual and monthly figures for easy comparison.
What is the 'Target Pay' tab for?
Use this when you already know the salary you want to negotiate to. Enter your current pay and target pay, and the calculator will show you the raise amount and percentage increase you need to request.
Does this calculator account for tax?
No. This calculator shows gross pay figures before tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, benefits, or payroll deductions. Use the pay rise real impact calculator for an estimated after-tax and inflation-adjusted view.
How do I use the 'From Amount' tab?
Enter your current pay and the cash amount of your raise (in the same pay period). The calculator will work out what percentage that raise represents and show you the full annual and monthly breakdown.
Is the Pay Raise Calculator financial advice?
No. It is a gross pay calculator based on the values you enter. It does not calculate tax, pension deductions, benefits, inflation, or whether a raise is fair.
How often should I update my inputs?
Update the inputs whenever the offer, target pay, current pay, or pay period changes. A small percentage change can be meaningful when annual pay is different.
Why might this differ from my take-home pay?
Take-home pay depends on tax, pension contributions, benefits, student loans, salary sacrifice, payroll timing, and other deductions. This calculator only shows the gross raise arithmetic.