Pay Raise Calculator
See what a raise really means for your paycheck. Enter your current salary or hourly wage and either the raise percentage or your new pay, and the calculator shows your new annual pay, the increase per month and per paycheck, and how much more you’ll take home after taxes.
It also compares your raise with inflation, because a raise smaller than the rise in prices still leaves you with less buying power. And no — a raise can’t lower your take-home pay by pushing you into a higher bracket.
Calculator
New annual pay
$67,600
+$2,600 a year (4.0% raise)
- New hourly rate
- $32.50
- Raise per month (gross)
- $217
- Raise per biweekly check (gross)
- $100
- Take-home increase per year
- $1,979
- Take-home increase per month
- $165
- Raise after inflation
- +1.0%
You keep about 76% of the raise after taxes. Your buying power rises after inflation.
Take-home figures are single-filer estimates after 2026 federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state tax, before 401(k) or benefit deductions. A raise never lowers your take-home pay — only the extra dollars are taxed at a higher bracket.
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Calculation Formulas
Or enter the new amount directly.
Single filer, 2026 federal tax, FICA, and state tax.
Your raise after accounting for rising prices.
Key Figures
| Figure | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly conversion | 2,080 hours/year | 40 hours × 52 weeks. |
Note: Results are estimates for planning purposes. Rates, fees, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and location — confirm exact figures with a licensed professional before making financial decisions.
Standards & Sources
Last verified: October 2026
- Shared take-home engine
Uses the same 2026 federal, state, and FICA calculations as our paycheck calculator.
- Progressive brackets
Only income above each bracket threshold is taxed at the higher rate.
How to Use This Calculator
- Choose salary or hourly and enter your current pay.
- Enter the raise as a percentage or as your new pay amount.
- Choose your state for take-home figures and enter the inflation rate.
- Read your new pay, the take-home increase, and your real raise after inflation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 4% raise on $65,000?
$2,600 a year, for a new salary of $67,600 — about $217 more a month before taxes. A single filer keeps about $1,980 of it after federal income tax and FICA (before state tax), or roughly 76%.
How do I calculate a raise percentage?
Divide the new pay by the old pay, subtract 1, and multiply by 100. Going from $20 to $21.50 an hour is a 7.5% raise.
Can a raise put me in a higher tax bracket and lower my pay?
No. Only the income above a bracket threshold is taxed at the higher rate, so you always take home more after a raise.
What is a good raise?
Anything above inflation increases your buying power. Typical U.S. merit raises have run around 3% to 4% in recent years; promotions and job changes often bring 10% or more.
Guides to go with this calculator
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