UK Pay Rise Calculator
Calculate your new salary after a pay rise and see how much more you could earn per year, month and week.
Calculate your pay rise
Enter your current annual salary and either your pay rise percentage or your new annual salary.
See what your pay rise means
Your new salary and pay increase breakdown will appear here after you calculate.
How we calculate your pay rise
The calculator compares your current annual salary with either the pay rise percentage you enter or your new annual salary.
Enter your current salary
Start with your gross annual salary before Income Tax, National Insurance, pension contributions or other deductions.
Enter your pay change
Enter either the percentage pay rise you have been offered or your new annual salary.
Compare your pay
We calculate the annual difference and show equivalent monthly, weekly and daily gross-pay figures.
What does your pay rise mean?
A pay rise changes more than your annual salary. Breaking the increase down into monthly, weekly and daily amounts can make it easier to understand the size of the change.
See the difference between your current annual salary and your new annual salary.
Understand the pay change as a percentage of your current salary, making different offers easier to compare.
Break the gross salary change into smaller periods to see what the increase represents across the year.
See what your salary could look like after tax
Pay rise results on this page are shown before tax and other deductions. Use our UK Salary Calculator for an estimated take-home pay breakdown.
What does a 5% pay rise look like?
Here is a simple example for someone earning £40,000 per year who receives a 5% pay rise.
How is this calculated?
A 5% increase on £40,000 is £2,000, giving a new gross annual salary of £42,000. The £2,000 annual increase is equivalent to approximately £166.67 per month, £38.46 per week and £7.69 per working day using the assumptions in this calculator.
These figures show the gross pay change. The increase in take-home pay may be lower after Income Tax, National Insurance, pension contributions and other deductions.
Pay rise calculator FAQs
Answers to common questions about calculating salary increases and understanding your new pay.
How do I calculate a 5% pay rise?
Multiply your current annual salary by 5% and add the result to your existing salary. For example, 5% of £40,000 is £2,000, so your new annual salary would be £42,000.
How do I calculate the percentage increase between two salaries?
Subtract your old salary from your new salary, divide the difference by your old salary, and multiply the result by 100. For example, moving from £40,000 to £45,000 is a 12.5% increase.
Is a pay rise calculated before or after tax?
Salary increases are usually discussed using gross pay before Income Tax, National Insurance, pension contributions and other deductions. This calculator therefore shows gross salary figures.
Does a £2,000 pay rise mean I receive an extra £2,000 in my bank account?
Not necessarily. A £2,000 increase in gross annual salary does not normally mean £2,000 more in take-home pay because tax, National Insurance, pension contributions and other deductions may apply.
How is the monthly pay increase calculated?
The calculator divides the annual salary increase by 12. For example, a £2,000 annual increase is approximately £166.67 per month before deductions.
How is daily pay calculated?
This calculator uses 260 working days per year to provide a simple daily equivalent. Your actual daily rate may differ depending on your working pattern and employment arrangements.
Simple estimates, clearly explained
This calculator is designed to help you understand the difference between your current gross salary and a new gross salary. It does not calculate your actual payslip or guarantee the amount you will receive.
Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and the assumptions explained on this page.
Gross pay, not take-home pay
The calculator does not deduct Income Tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, student loan repayments or other payroll deductions.
Your actual take-home pay will depend on your individual circumstances and payroll arrangements.