Salary Increase Calculator
Calculate how much net remains from your salary increase. Gross-to-net comparison. Free online tool with detailed breakdown and step-by-step examples.
New Gross Salary / Month
€3,675.00
Gross Increase / Month
+ €175.00
(5.0 %)
Detail Overview
Die Netto-Erhöhung ist eine grobe Schätzung (ca. 50% des Brutto-Zuwachses). Der tatsächliche Wert hängt von Steuerklasse, Sozialversicherungsbeiträgen und individuellen Freibeträgen ab.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much salary increase can I expect?
Average annual salary increases in Germany are 3-5%. Job changes often yield 10-20% more. Your leverage depends on performance, market demand for your skills, and company profitability.
How much of a raise actually reaches my account?
Due to progressive taxation and social insurance contributions, a gross raise yields significantly less net. A 500 euro gross increase typically results in only 250-300 euros more net income.
Which minimum wage is used in the calculator?
The statutory minimum wage in Germany is €13.90/hour since 1 January 2026 (previously €12.82). The Minijob threshold rose automatically to €603/month. Values are current in the calculator.
Guide
Quick Answer
The pay rise calculator computes the new gross and net salary after a percentage or absolute salary increase.
What is the Salary Increase Calculator?
The pay rise calculator computes the new gross and net salary after a percentage or absolute salary increase.
How does the Salary Increase Calculator work?
Enter your current gross salary and the increase (in % or euros). The calculator determines the new gross and net salary. Due to tax progression the net increase is often smaller than the gross increase.
Key Data and Facts
Average salary increase Germany 2026/2026: approx. 3-5%. Real wage growth: nominal minus inflation. Bracket creep: higher tax burden from salary increases.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate the effect of a pay rise step by step: 1. Enter your current gross salary: your monthly gross salary before the rise. 2. Set the increase: as a percentage (e.g. 5 %) or as an absolute amount (e.g. 200 EUR). 3. Calculate the new gross salary: old gross x (1 + increase percentage / 100) or old gross + absolute amount. 4. Determine the net effect: due to tax progression the tax burden rises disproportionately. A gross increase of 5 % often results in only 3-4 % more net pay. 5. Check real purchasing power: subtract the current inflation. With a 5 % increase and 2.5 % inflation the real increase is only 2.5 %. 6. Note bracket creep: the basic tax-free allowance is adjusted annually, but does not always fully offset inflation.
Calculation Example
Gross 3,800 EUR, tax class I, 5% raise. New gross: 3,990 EUR (+190 EUR). Old net: approx. 2,480 EUR. New net: approx. 2,590 EUR (+110 EUR). Net increase: approx. 4.4%.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
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