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Is My Raise Really a Raise?

See what your pay increase means in dollars — and what it may mean after inflation.

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We show the inflation rate used and the assumptions behind the result.

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How do you want to enter your raise?

Overtime premiums are not included.

Use the inflation rate for the period you want to compare.

What this calculation includes — and what it doesn’t

This calculator compares your gross pay change with the inflation rate you enter. It does not include taxes, benefits, insurance premiums, retirement contributions, bonuses, overtime, commissions, changes in hours worked, or your personal spending pattern. Inflation is an economy-wide measure; your own cost changes may be different.