Salary Increment Calculator
Work out your new salary after a raise, or the percentage increase between two salaries, and check it against inflation.
Add it to see whether the raise beats rising prices.
New monthly salary
Rs 165,000
- More each month
- Rs 15,000
- More each year
- Rs 180,000
Rs 150,000 to Rs 165,000 is a 10% raise: Rs 15,000 more a month, Rs 180,000 a year.
How it's worked out
- New salary
Rs 150,000 × (1 + 10%)Rs 165,000
The formulas
New salary = salary × (1 + increase) · Increase % = (new − old) ÷ old × 100 · Real increase = (1 + raise) ÷ (1 + inflation) − 1
Worked example
A 10% raise on Rs 150,000 a month is Rs 165,000: Rs 15,000 more a month and Rs 180,000 more a year. With 12% inflation, the salary buys about 1.79% less than before.
Questions people ask
How do I calculate a salary increment?
Multiply your salary by 1 plus the increase. A 10% raise on Rs 150,000 is Rs 150,000 × 1.10 = Rs 165,000.
How do I work out my raise percentage?
Subtract the old salary from the new, divide by the old salary and multiply by 100. Rs 150,000 to Rs 165,000 is a 10% raise.
Does a raise beat inflation?
Only if it's bigger than the rise in prices. A 10% raise with 12% inflation is a real cut of about 1.8% in what your salary buys.
About this calculator
Formula and rules last checked 25 October 2026Written and tested by the CalculatorDex teamReport a problem