Raise vs Inflation
Compare a nominal raise to inflation to find your real raise in purchasing power.
Gross pay, commission, and raise figures are calculated locally in your browser — no payroll numbers are uploaded.Try: Current salary=60000, Nominal raise=3, Inflation rate=3.3 → $60,000, 3.00%, 3.30%, -0.30%, $1,800, $-180
How to use
Enter your raise and an inflation rate (default 3.3%). The tool shows your real raise — the part of the increase that actually grows your purchasing power after prices rise.
FAQ
What is a good raise to ask for?
It depends on your performance, the market rate for your role, and company budgets. A 3%–5% raise is common for solid performance; promotions or hot skills can justify more. Always anchor to market data, not just a percentage.
Should I negotiate in dollars or percent?
Both. Lead with the dollar amount you want, then show the percentage so it is easy to approve. A concrete number ("$3,000 more") is harder to dismiss than "a bit more".