Receiving a salary increase is exciting, but knowing exactly how much extra you'll take home is just as important. Whether you're in the US or the UK, our pay rise calculator considers tax brackets, deductions, and location-specific payroll rules to give you a clear picture of your net pay after a raise.
Understanding the real impact of a raise empowers you to make informed decisions about your finances. This tool is designed for employees who want to see their post-tax income, helping both job seekers negotiating salary and current employees evaluating performance-based increases.
How the calculation works
The pay rise calculator estimates your new net pay by adjusting your current salary by the percentage or fixed amount of the increase, and then applying federal, state (US only), or national insurance (UK only) tax rates and standard deductions. In the US, the calculation uses IRS withholding tables and state-specific tax brackets, while in the UK it applies HMRC tax bands and National Insurance contributions. The result is an approximation of your monthly or annual take-home pay after the raise.
For accuracy, we assume standard tax filing statuses, no additional dependents, and no other changes in income or deductions. The calculator does not include employer contributions to benefits or retirement plans unless specified.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your current gross salary (before tax).
- Input the amount or percentage of your pay raise.
- Select your country (US or UK).
- For the US, select your state if applicable.
- Review the results showing your estimated new net pay.
- Use the side-by-side view to compare your current and new take-home pay.