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The Pay Raise Calculator Over Years projects your future salary based on current salary, annual raise rate, and number of years. It uses compound growth calculation to estimate earnings growth over time.
The calculator uses the compound growth formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates compound growth, where each year's raise is applied to the previous year's increased salary, creating exponential growth over time.
Details: Salary projections help with financial planning, career decisions, retirement planning, and understanding the long-term impact of annual raises on your earnings potential.
Tips: Enter current salary in dollars, annual raise rate as percentage (e.g., 3 for 3%), and number of years for projection. All values must be valid (salary > 0, rate ≥ 0, years 1-100).
Q1: What's the difference between simple and compound raises?
A: Simple raises add a fixed amount each year, while compound raises apply the percentage to the current salary, resulting in larger increases over time.
Q2: How accurate are these projections?
A: Projections assume consistent raise rates and don't account for job changes, promotions, or economic fluctuations. Use as a planning tool rather than exact prediction.
Q3: Should I include bonuses in current salary?
A: For consistent projections, use base salary only. If bonuses are regular, you could average them into your calculations.
Q4: What's a typical annual raise rate?
A: Typical raises range from 2-5% for cost-of-living adjustments, with higher percentages for promotions or exceptional performance.
Q5: Can this calculator account for multiple raise rates?
A: This calculator uses a single average rate. For varying rates, you would need to calculate each year separately.