Salary Raise Calculator
Enter your current salary and raise percentage to see exactly how much more you'll earn — per paycheck, per month, and per year.
Is a 10% Raise Good?
Compared to average annual raises, 10% is exceptional:
| Raise Type | Typical Range | On $60K Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living (COLA) | 2–4% | $1,200–$2,400/yr |
| Performance raise | 3–7% | $1,800–$4,200/yr |
| 10% raise | Strong performance | $6,000/yr |
| Promotion raise | 10–20% | $6,000–$12,000/yr |
| Job change | 10–30% | $6,000–$18,000/yr |
The single most reliable way to get a 10%+ raise is to switch jobs. Job changers earn 10-30% more on average; internal raises average 3-5%.
How to Ask for a 10% Raise
Time it right: Annual review cycles, after a major project win, or when you've taken on significantly more responsibility.
Anchor high: Ask for 12-15%. If they negotiate down to 10%, you've landed exactly where you wanted. Anchoring at 10% often nets you 7-8%.
Use market data: Check Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, LinkedIn Salary, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Market rate for my role in this city is $X" is the strongest argument.
Quantify your value: "I led the project that saved $200K" beats "I work hard." Dollars and percentages are the language of salary negotiations.
10% Raise vs. Job Change: The Math
On a $60K salary, a 10% internal raise = $6,000/year. A job change averaging 20% = $12,000/year. The job change "premium" compounds — after 3 years at the higher salary, you're $36,000+ ahead. The opportunity cost of staying is real.