My Raise CalculatorAbout the calculator
Transparent salary raise math for real-world pay decisions
My Raise Calculator helps employees estimate a new salary after a raise, compare the result with estimated inflation, and prepare a clearer compensation conversation. The goal is to make raise math understandable before someone talks with a manager, HR partner, or compensation owner.
How the calculation works
The calculator annualizes the user-entered pay amount, applies the raise as a percentage, dollar amount, or new salary, then converts the result into annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, and hourly views. For hourly workers, the result uses the hours-per-week and weeks-per-year values entered in the form.
Inflation context
Inflation-adjusted raise estimates compare the nominal raise with an estimated inflation percentage. When a BLS API key is configured, the app can use CPI data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Otherwise, it uses a clearly labeled fallback estimate so the calculator remains usable.
Public wage-data context
Optional job-title matching can connect a user-entered role with public Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics context. This is used as planning context, not as a guarantee of what any employer must pay.
Content review standards
Salary guides on this site are reviewed for clear formulas, visible assumptions, consistent terminology, and practical limits. Content is checked against the calculator logic and public-source context where relevant, including BLS CPI and BLS OEWS references. The review standard is to explain salary math without pretending that one percentage is right for every person.
Important limits
My Raise Calculator is an educational planning tool. It is not financial, tax, legal, or career advice. Users should verify pay, tax, benefits, and workplace policy details with the appropriate professional or employer contact.