Salary Hike Calculator
New salary from a hike %, or the hike % from a new offer.
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Shows your real hike after price rises.
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This salary hike calculator works both ways. Enter your current salary and a hike percentage to see your new salary, or enter a new offer to find out what percentage hike it really is. It shows the yearly and monthly increase and, if you add inflation, your real hike after rising prices.
What is a Salary Hike Calculator?
A salary hike, or increment, is the increase in your pay, usually expressed as a percentage of your current salary. Companies give annual hikes at appraisal time, and a job change often comes with a bigger one.
A salary hike calculator shows exactly what a percentage means in rupees, or what percentage a new offer actually represents. In India most offers are quoted as CTC (cost to company), which includes employer PF, gratuity and sometimes bonuses, so the calculator also reminds you that CTC is not the same as take-home pay.
How does the Salary Hike Calculator work?
In hike % mode, the calculator multiplies your current salary by (1 + hike ÷ 100). In new salary mode, it divides the difference between the new and current salary by the current salary.
The real hike adjusts for inflation: (1 + hike) ÷ (1 + inflation) − 1. If prices rise 5% and your pay rises 7%, your buying power only grows about 1.9%.
How to use the Salary Hike Calculator step by step
- Enter your current annual salary (CTC or fixed pay, but use the same basis for both).
- Choose whether you know the hike % or the new salary.
- Enter the hike percentage or the new offer.
- Add expected inflation to see your real hike.
- Compare the yearly and monthly increase in the result panel.
- Copy the numbers into your negotiation notes.
Salary Hike Calculator example with real numbers
You earn a CTC of ₹6,50,000 and a new company offers a 30% hike.
| Example input | Value |
|---|---|
| Current annual salary (CTC) | ₹6,50,000 |
| I know the | Hike % |
| Hike percentage | 30% |
| Inflation (optional) | 5% |
| Example output | Value |
|---|---|
| Your new salary | ₹8,45,000 |
| Current CTC | ₹6,50,000 |
| New CTC | ₹8,45,000 |
| Yearly increase | ₹1,95,000 |
| Monthly increase (CTC ÷ 12) | ₹16,250 |
| New monthly CTC | ₹70,417 |
| Real hike after 5% inflation | 23.81% |
The salary hike calculator puts your new CTC at ₹8,45,000, an increase of ₹1,95,000 a year or ₹16,250 a month. With 5% inflation, your real hike is 23.81%.
Key features of this Salary Hike Calculator
- Works from a hike % or from a new offer
- Yearly and monthly increase
- Real hike after inflation
- Lakh format under every figure
- Copy and CSV download
Who should use the Salary Hike Calculator?
Who is this Salary Hike Calculator for?
- Employees reading an appraisal letter
- Job seekers comparing offers
- HR and managers preparing increment sheets
- Freelancers raising their rates
Practical use cases
- Checking what a 12% appraisal means in rupees
- Working out the real hike in a job switch offer
- Comparing two offers with different CTCs
- Setting a counter-offer during negotiation
Key benefits
- Clarity in negotiation: know the exact percentage before you reply.
- Real picture: inflation-adjusted hike shows if you are actually ahead.
- Two-way: no need to rearrange the formula.
- Mobile-friendly: check offers on your phone during a call.
Tips for better results
- Compare offers on fixed pay, not total CTC, if one includes a large variable bonus.
- Check the in-hand impact with the in-hand salary calculator.
- Ask how the variable component is paid out before counting it.
- Look at the hike over two or three years, not just one.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Comparing a new CTC with an old in-hand salary.
- Counting joining bonuses as part of the yearly hike.
- Ignoring a change in city and rent costs when switching jobs.
- Forgetting that higher pay may move you into a higher tax slab.
Limitations of this Salary Hike Calculator
- It does not calculate tax or in-hand salary.
- It treats the salary figures you enter as like-for-like.
- Inflation is a single yearly figure you choose.
Salary Hike Calculator vs other ways to calculate
| Method | % to salary | Salary to % | Real hike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qorico salary hike calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Percentage calculator | Yes | Yes | No |
| HR increment letter | Shown | Sometimes | No |
| Spreadsheet | If built | If built | If built |
The percentage change mode in the percentage calculator gives the same hike %. This page adds monthly figures and the inflation-adjusted hike, which matter more when you plan a budget.
Privacy and data handling
This Salary Hike Calculator runs entirely in your browser. The numbers you type are not sent to Qorico or stored on any server, and nothing is saved after you close the page. The Copy and Download buttons create the result on your own device. If the page has analytics turned on, it may count that a calculation happened, but it does not record the values you entered.
Salary Hike Calculator FAQs
How do I calculate salary hike percentage?
Subtract your current salary from the new salary, divide by the current salary and multiply by 100. Going from ₹6.5 lakh to ₹8.45 lakh is a 30% hike.
What is a good hike when switching jobs in India?
Hikes of 20–40% are common for job changes in many sectors, while annual appraisals are usually in single digits. It depends on your role, skills and the market.
Is the hike calculated on CTC or in-hand salary?
Companies usually quote hikes on CTC or fixed pay. Your in-hand salary rises by a different percentage because of tax and PF.
How much is a 30% hike on 5 lakh?
A 30% hike on ₹5,00,000 gives ₹6,50,000, an increase of ₹1,50,000 a year or ₹12,500 a month in CTC.
What is a real salary hike?
It is your hike after adjusting for inflation. A 7% raise with 5% inflation is a real increase of about 1.9% in buying power.
Does a hike change my tax?
It can. A higher salary may push part of your income into a higher slab. Under the new regime, salaried income up to ₹12.75 lakh (including the standard deduction) has no tax.
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Sources and references
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Written and reviewed by the Qorico Team
