Pay Rise Calculator

Enter your current gross annual salary - the amount stated in your employment contract before any deductions. If you're not sure, multiply your monthly gross pay by 12, or weekly pay by 52. Don't include bonuses, overtime, or benefits - just your base salary.

Pay rises are usually expressed as either a percentage (e.g., '3% annual increase') or a fixed amount (e.g., '£1,500 raise'). Percentage increases are more common for annual reviews and cost-of-living adjustments. Fixed amounts are often used for promotions or market adjustments. Choose the format that matches what your employer has offered or what you're considering asking for.

Enter just the number without the % symbol. Average UK pay rises are typically 2-5% annually. Inflation-matching raises are around 2-3%. Promotion-related increases can be 10-20% or more. If you're negotiating, research market rates for your role and experience level.

Scotland has its own income tax rates that differ from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This affects how much of your pay rise you actually take home. Scottish taxpayers have more tax bands, including a 'starter rate' of 19% and an 'intermediate rate' of 21%. Your tax code starts with 'S' if you're a Scottish taxpayer.