Updated: November 1, 2026.
Need to know how much a percent, hourly, or annual dollar raise is worth? Pick an amount below for salary and wage tables, a pre-filled calculator, and paycheck slices — or open the pay raise calculator for custom hours, inflation, and tax inputs.
These pages answer “how much is an X% raise?”, “what does a $Y hourly raise add per year?”, and “what percent is a flat $5,000–$20,000 raise?” with tables for salaries from $30,000 to $150,000 and hourly rates from $15 to $60. The same identities power every example here: new pay equals current pay times one plus the raise percent, current pay plus a dollar amount for fixed hourly bumps, or current pay plus a fixed annual dollar raise.
Percent pages cover 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 10%, 15%, and 20% — the bands people most often compare in merit cycles, cost-of-living conversations, and promotion talks. Hourly dollar pages cover $0.50 through $10 raises so warehouse, retail, healthcare, and service workers can see weekly, monthly, and annual cash without converting percentages first. Annual dollar pages cover $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, and $20,000 raises with percent-of-base columns at several salaries. Each child page keeps the calculator pre-filled, shows annual and paycheck slices, and links to nearby siblings so you can negotiate between two numbers without losing the math trail. For whether an amount is “good,” pair the tables with cited survey budgets on average raise percentage and the step-by-step formulas in how to calculate a raise.
Use this hub as a comparison map: skim the table below for a one-line answer and a sample outcome on $60,000 or $20 per hour (at 40 hours per week), then open the matching page for full salary and wage tables. Assumptions stay consistent across the set — annual salaried rows, hourly rows at the stated weekly hours, and gross pay before tax — so a 3% page and a 5% page are fair to stack. When your schedule differs, switch to the homepage calculator and change hours or pay period without leaving the same formula family.
Compare all 24 raise pages
| Raise | Type | Sample on $60,000 | Sample from $20/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1% raise | Percent of base | $600 more / yr | $20.20/hr ($416 / yr) |
| 2% raise | Percent of base | $1,200 more / yr | $20.40/hr ($832 / yr) |
| 3% raise | Percent of base | $1,800 more / yr | $20.60/hr ($1,248 / yr) |
| 4% raise | Percent of base | $2,400 more / yr | $20.80/hr ($1,664 / yr) |
| 5% raise | Percent of base | $3,000 more / yr | $21/hr ($2,080 / yr) |
| 6% raise | Percent of base | $3,600 more / yr | $21.20/hr ($2,496 / yr) |
| 7% raise | Percent of base | $4,200 more / yr | $21.40/hr ($2,912 / yr) |
| 8% raise | Percent of base | $4,800 more / yr | $21.60/hr ($3,328 / yr) |
| 10% raise | Percent of base | $6,000 more / yr | $22/hr ($4,160 / yr) |
| 15% raise | Percent of base | $9,000 more / yr | $23/hr ($6,240 / yr) |
| 20% raise | Percent of base | $12,000 more / yr | $24/hr ($8,320 / yr) |
| 50¢ hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $1,040 more / yr | $20.50/hr ($1,040 / yr) |
| $1 hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $2,080 more / yr | $21/hr ($2,080 / yr) |
| $2 hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $4,160 more / yr | $22/hr ($4,160 / yr) |
| $3 hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $6,240 more / yr | $23/hr ($6,240 / yr) |
| $4 hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $8,320 more / yr | $24/hr ($8,320 / yr) |
| $5 hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $10,400 more / yr | $25/hr ($10,400 / yr) |
| $5,000 raise | Annual dollar | $5,000 more / yr | $22.40/hr ($5,000 / yr) |
| $10,000 raise | Annual dollar | $10,000 more / yr | $24.81/hr ($10,000 / yr) |
| $6 hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $12,480 more / yr | $26/hr ($12,480 / yr) |
| $7 hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $14,560 more / yr | $27/hr ($14,560 / yr) |
| $10 hourly raise | Hourly dollar | $20,800 more / yr | $30/hr ($20,800 / yr) |
| $15,000 raise | Annual dollar | $15,000 more / yr | $27.21/hr ($15,000 / yr) |
| $20,000 raise | Annual dollar | $20,000 more / yr | $29.62/hr ($20,000 / yr) |
Percent raises
- How Much Is a 1% Raise? A 1% raise multiplies pay by 1.01 — for example, $50,000 becomes $50,500 ($500 more per year, about $41.67 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 2% Raise? A 2% raise multiplies pay by 1.02 — for example, $50,000 becomes $51,000 ($1,000 more per year, about $83.33 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 3% Raise? A 3% raise multiplies pay by 1.03 — $50,000 becomes $51,500 ($1,500 more per year, about $125 per month, or about $57.69 biweekly before tax).
- How Much Is a 4% Raise? A 4% raise multiplies pay by 1.04 — $50,000 becomes $52,000 ($2,000 more per year, about $166.67 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 5% Raise? A 5% raise multiplies pay by 1.05 — $40,000 becomes $42,000 ($2,000 more per year, about $166.67 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 6% Raise? A 6% raise multiplies pay by 1.06 — $50,000 becomes $53,000 ($3,000 more per year, about $250 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 7% Raise? A 7% raise multiplies pay by 1.07 — $50,000 becomes $53,500 ($3,500 more per year, about $291.67 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 8% Raise? A 8% raise multiplies pay by 1.08 — $50,000 becomes $54,000 ($4,000 more per year, about $333.33 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 10% Raise? A 10% raise multiplies pay by 1.10 — $50,000 becomes $55,000 ($5,000 more per year, about $416.67 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 15% Raise? A 15% raise multiplies pay by 1.15 — $50,000 becomes $57,500 ($7,500 more per year, about $625 per month before tax).
- How Much Is a 20% Raise? A 20% raise multiplies pay by 1.20 — $50,000 becomes $60,000 ($10,000 more per year, about $833.33 per month before tax).
Hourly dollar raises
- How Much Is a 50 Cent Hourly Raise? $0.50 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $1,040 more per year before tax (about $86.67 per month, or about $40 biweekly).
- How Much Is a $1 Hourly Raise? $1 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $2,080 more per year before tax (about $173.33 per month, or $80 biweekly).
- How Much Is a $2 Hourly Raise? $2 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $4,160 more per year before tax (about $346.67 per month, or $160 biweekly).
- How Much Is a $3 Hourly Raise? $3 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $6,240 more per year before tax (about $520 per month, or $240 biweekly).
- How Much Is a $4 Hourly Raise? $4 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $8,320 more per year before tax (about $693.33 per month, or $320 biweekly).
- How Much Is a $5 Hourly Raise? $5 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $10,400 more per year before tax (about $866.67 per month, or $400 biweekly).
- How Much Is a $6 Hourly Raise? $6 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $12,480 more per year before tax (about $1,040 per month, or $480 biweekly).
- How Much Is a $7 Hourly Raise? $7 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $14,560 more per year before tax (about $1,213.33 per month, or $560 biweekly).
- How Much Is a $10 Hourly Raise? $10 × 40 hours × 52 weeks ≈ $20,800 more per year before tax (about $1,733.33 per month, or $800 biweekly).
Annual dollar raises
- How Much Is a $5,000 Raise? A $5,000 annual raise is about $416.67 per month, $192.31 biweekly, or about $2.40 per hour at 2,080 hours — 10% of $50,000 but only 5% of $100,000.
- How Much Is a $10,000 Raise? A $10,000 annual raise is about $833.33 per month, $384.62 biweekly, or about $4.81 per hour at 2,080 hours — 20% of $50,000 but only 10% of $100,000.
- How Much Is a $15,000 Raise? A $15,000 annual raise is about $1,250 per month, $576.92 biweekly, or about $7.21 per hour at 2,080 hours — 30% of $50,000 but only 10% of $150,000.
- How Much Is a $20,000 Raise? A $20,000 annual raise is about $1,666.67 per month, $769.23 biweekly, or about $9.62 per hour at 2,080 hours — 40% of $50,000 but only about 13.3% of $150,000.
How to use these pages
Pick the page for your exact amount so the calculator and tables stay pre-filled. Compare a few siblings when you are negotiating between offers — for example 3% versus 5%, $5 versus $6 an hour, or $15,000 versus $20,000. For whether an amount is “good,” read the benchmark paragraph on each page and the cited figures on average raise percentage rather than treating any single number as universal. When you need back pay or old-versus-new percent math, jump to how to calculate a raise or the salary increase percentage calculator.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about raises, pay periods, and what this calculator can (and cannot) estimate.
Open the calculatorHow much is a 5% raise on a typical salary?
Multiply current pay by 1.05. On $60,000 a 5% raise is $3,000 more per year ($63,000 new salary), about $250 per month before tax. Open the 5% raise page for tables across $30,000–$150,000 and hourly wages.
Should I compare percent raises or dollar raises?
Use a percent page when your offer letter quotes a percentage of base pay. Use an hourly dollar page when the raise is a fixed cents or dollars per hour. Use an annual dollar page when the letter quotes a flat yearly amount like $5,000. Convert any of them into annual cash with the same hours-per-week assumption (default 40) so the comparison stays fair.
Do these raise examples include taxes?
The tables show pre-tax gross pay. Each example page also links to the pay raise calculator, where you can enter an estimated marginal tax rate for a rough take-home sketch. That estimate is not tax advice.
Is a 3% raise good compared with 5% or 10%?
It depends on inflation, your market rate, and whether the award is merit-only or includes a promotion. Survey budgets cited on the average raise percentage page often sit near the mid-3% range, while 5%–10% moves are typically stronger recognition or promotion territory. Compare siblings here, then read the cited benchmarks.
Methodology
Figures use the formulas on our methodology page (display values round to cents).
Updated November 1, 2026
Not tax, legal, or financial advice — see the disclaimer.
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References
Sources
- WorldatWork: 2025 salary increase budgets moderate; 2026 projections indicate further contraction (2025)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index — December 2025 (CPI-U news release) (2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Cost Index — December 2025 (2026)
Estimates only. This is not tax, legal or financial advice. See the disclaimer.