Raise After Tax Calculator
Estimate how a raise changes your paychecks and long-term earnings.
Last updated: 2025-02-10
Your Raise
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Raise Amount
$3,750
5.00% increase
Current Salary
$75,000
New Salary
$78,750
↑ $3,750 more per year
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Pay Period Increase
Weekly
$72
Bi-weekly
$144
Monthly
$313
Long-Term Value
💡 Over a 30-year career, this raise is worth $112,500 in additional earnings (not including compound interest or future raises)
Salary Comparison
| Period | Old Salary | New Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | $1,442 | $1,514 | +$72 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,885 | $3,029 | +$144 |
| Monthly | $6,250 | $6,563 | +$313 |
| Annual | $75,000 | $78,750 | +$3,750 |
💡 Raise Negotiation Tips
- •Research industry standards for your role and experience level
- •Document your achievements and contributions over the past year
- •Consider total compensation, not just base salary (benefits, PTO, equity)
- •Average annual raise: 3-5% for same role, 10-20% for promotions
- •Use our Salary Calculator to see take-home pay after taxes
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Pick a trusted tax platform for 2026 and keep your take-home plan on track. These options are placeholders while we finalize partnerships.
TurboTax (2026)
Quick filing, guided checks, and a clean summary so you can compare against your 2026 take-home estimate.
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TaxSlayer (2026)
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Liberty Tax (2026)
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Overview
The raise calculator translates a proposed raise into real-world impact. See how your pay changes per paycheck and how the increase compounds over time.
Use it before a compensation conversation so you know whether a percentage or flat-dollar increase aligns with your goals.
How to Interpret the Results
Pay period increases show what lands on each paycheck, while the long-term totals illustrate the career-wide impact of a raise.
Compare the new salary against your current pay to understand how the raise affects budgeting, savings goals, and large purchases.
Methodology
The calculator converts a percentage or fixed dollar raise into annual and per-paycheck values. It then projects the total value over 5, 10, and 30 years.
Results are based on gross pay and do not include taxes or benefits. Pair the results with the salary calculator for after-tax planning.
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FAQ
Is this based on gross or net pay?
The calculator uses gross pay. Use the salary calculator to estimate after-tax impact.
Should I compare percentage vs. dollar raises?
Yes. The two can produce different long-term outcomes depending on your base salary.
Does it include future promotions?
No. It assumes the raise is applied once and projects that difference forward.