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The Salary Increase Calculator projects future earnings based on initial salary, annual percentage increases, and time period. It uses compound growth calculation to estimate salary progression over multiple years.
The calculator uses the compound interest formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates compound growth where each year's increase is applied to the previous year's salary, creating exponential growth over time.
Details: Salary projections help with financial planning, career decisions, retirement planning, and understanding long-term earning potential. They provide insight into how small annual increases compound over time.
Tips: Enter initial salary in currency units, annual increase as decimal (5% = 0.05), and years as whole number. All values must be valid (salary > 0, years between 0-100).
Q1: What's the difference between simple and compound increase?
A: Simple increase adds the same amount each year, while compound increase applies the percentage to the current salary each year, resulting in higher growth over time.
Q2: How accurate are these projections?
A: Projections assume consistent annual increases. Actual salary growth may vary due to promotions, job changes, economic conditions, and performance.
Q3: Should I include bonuses in the initial salary?
A: For consistent projections, use base salary. If bonuses are regular, you might average them into the annual increase percentage.
Q4: What's a realistic annual increase percentage?
A: Typical annual increases range from 2-5% for cost of living adjustments, with higher percentages for promotions or exceptional performance.
Q5: Can this calculator account for multiple increase rates?
A: This calculator uses a single consistent rate. For variable rates, you would need to calculate each year separately.