Comprehensive Calculator Guide
This calculator gives your new salary after a percentage raise and what the raise adds per month and per year. A 5% raise on SAR 8,000 makes it SAR 8,400: SAR 400 a month, SAR 4,800 a year. Enter the old and new salaries instead to see the raise you actually got.
Judging a raise
A raise looks small per month but adds up over the year and compounds in later years. Compare it with inflation: a raise below it means less buying power despite the bigger number.
Government employees receive annual increments on the pay scale; in the private sector raises depend on company policy and the contract, as the labour law sets no fixed rate.
How to Use
- 01Enter your current salary.
- 02Enter the raise percentage.
- 03Or enter the new salary to get the percentage.
Formula Used
New salary = current × (1 + raise ÷ 100)Practical Examples
Example 1
5% on SAR 8,000: SAR 8,400.
Example 2
10% on SAR 12,500: SAR 13,750, or SAR 15,000 more a year.
Example 3: reverse
12,000 to 13,000: an 8.33% raise.
Important Tips
- Ask whether the raise applies to basic or total pay.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Working out the percentage from the new salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I calculate a raise?
- Salary × percentage ÷ 100, added to the salary.
- How do I find my raise percentage?
- (New − old) ÷ old × 100.
- Are annual raises mandatory in the private sector?
- No fixed rate is set by law.