Raise & Promotion Calculator
See exactly how much a pay rise changes your annual salary, weekly take-home pay, and super contributions.
Enter % or $ amount depending on selection above
How to Use
1. Enter your current annual salary (before tax) 2. Select whether your raise is a percentage (e.g. 5%) or a fixed dollar amount (e.g. $5,000) 3. Enter the raise amount 4. Choose your pay frequency — Fortnightly is most common in AustraliaThe calculator shows your new gross salary, after-tax take-home per pay period, and how much your employer super contributions increase. Tax estimates use 2024–25 Australian tax brackets including the Medicare levy.
Formula
New Salary = Current Salary × (1 + Raise%) or Current Salary + Raise$ | Take-Home = Gross − Income Tax − Medicare Levy | Super = New Salary × 11.5%Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 5% raise actually add to my take-home pay?
On a $75,000 salary a 5% raise adds $3,750 gross per year. After tax (32.5% marginal rate + 2% Medicare) you keep roughly $2,400 extra — about $92 more per fortnight. The calculator shows the exact figure for your situation.
Does a pay rise increase my superannuation?
Yes. Your employer must pay 11.5% super on your ordinary time earnings in 2024–25 (rising to 12% from 1 July 2025). A $5,000 raise adds $575/year to your super balance on top of the salary increase.
What counts as a "promotion" raise in Australia?
Most Australian employers differentiate between a CPI/cost-of-living adjustment (typically 3–4%), a merit raise (4–8%), and a promotion increase (10–20%+). A promotion usually also comes with a new job title, additional responsibilities, and sometimes a higher super contribution if moving to a senior package.
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