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The Salary Increase Percentage Calculator helps you determine the percentage change between your old and new salary. This is essential for understanding pay raises, negotiating salaries, and financial planning in the UK job market.
The calculator uses the standard percentage increase formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the relative change between two salary figures, expressed as a percentage of the original amount.
Details: Understanding salary increase percentages is crucial for career progression, salary negotiations, budgeting, and assessing whether a pay raise keeps pace with inflation and cost of living increases in the UK.
Tips: Enter both old and new salary amounts in pounds. Ensure both values are positive numbers. The calculator will automatically compute the percentage increase and the actual monetary increase.
Q1: What is considered a good salary increase in the UK?
A: A typical annual pay raise in the UK ranges from 2-5%, though this varies by industry, company performance, and individual performance. Increases above 10% are generally considered exceptional.
Q2: How does this differ from real terms pay increase?
A: This calculator shows nominal increase. For real terms increase, you should subtract inflation rate from the calculated percentage to understand your actual purchasing power change.
Q3: Should I include bonuses in salary calculations?
A: For accurate comparison, use base salary figures. Bonuses and other variable compensation should be considered separately as they may not be guaranteed.
Q4: What if my salary decreased?
A: The calculator will show a negative percentage, indicating a salary reduction rather than an increase.
Q5: How often should I calculate salary increases?
A: It's recommended to calculate this annually during performance reviews, when changing jobs, or when considering career progression opportunities.