Salary hike percentage calculator
Know both salaries and want the percentage? Switch the calculator to "I know the new CTC", enter both figures, and it solves for the percentage — along with what the change actually does to your monthly take-home.
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Assumptions
Left at zero, the old regime is compared using only the standard deduction, professional tax and your EPF. Add your actual exemptions for a fair comparison.
New CTC after 25% hike
₹15,00,000Monthly in-hand — what actually reaches your bank
Tax regime at your new salary
Picking the new regime saves you ₹1,17,031 a year. Add your actual 80C/80D/HRA figures under Assumptions for a fairer old-regime comparison.
The formula
The denominator is the old salary. This trips people up constantly: going from ₹10 LPA to ₹15 LPA is a 50% hike, not a 33% one. The 33% figure comes from dividing by the new salary, which answers a different question — what share of your new salary is the increase.
Common salary jumps
Percentages for the salary transitions people search for most, computed exactly.
| Old CTC | New CTC | Increase | Hike |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹3,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 | +₹1,00,000 | 33.3% |
| ₹4,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 | +₹1,00,000 | 25% |
| ₹5,00,000 | ₹7,00,000 | +₹2,00,000 | 40% |
| ₹6,00,000 | ₹8,00,000 | +₹2,00,000 | 33.3% |
| ₹7,00,000 | ₹9,00,000 | +₹2,00,000 | 28.6% |
| ₹8,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 | +₹2,00,000 | 25% |
| ₹10,00,000 | ₹13,00,000 | +₹3,00,000 | 30% |
| ₹12,00,000 | ₹15,00,000 | +₹3,00,000 | 25% |
| ₹12,00,000 | ₹18,00,000 | +₹6,00,000 | 50% |
| ₹15,00,000 | ₹20,00,000 | +₹5,00,000 | 33.3% |
| ₹18,00,000 | ₹24,00,000 | +₹6,00,000 | 33.3% |
| ₹20,00,000 | ₹28,00,000 | +₹8,00,000 | 40% |
| ₹25,00,000 | ₹35,00,000 | +₹10,00,000 | 40% |
| ₹30,00,000 | ₹40,00,000 | +₹10,00,000 | 33.3% |
Percentage is not the whole story
A 50% hike on ₹4 LPA adds ₹16,000 a month. A 10% hike on ₹40 LPA adds roughly ₹21,000 a month after tax. The smaller percentage is worth more money. Once you are past the tax-free threshold, judge offers in rupees per month rather than percentages — the calculator above shows both.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the percentage increase between two salaries?
Subtract the old salary from the new one, divide the result by the old salary, then multiply by 100. In symbols: ((New − Old) ÷ Old) × 100. Dividing by the new salary instead of the old one is the usual mistake.
My CTC went from 6 LPA to 9 LPA — what percentage hike is that?
((9,00,000 − 6,00,000) ÷ 6,00,000) × 100 = 50%. Your take-home rises by a similar proportion at this level, because ₹9 LPA is still below the income tax threshold under the new regime.
Should I compare CTC or in-hand when calculating my hike?
Compare both, but decide on in-hand. CTC includes your employer's provident fund contribution and often a variable component that may not pay out in full. In-hand is what you can actually spend, and it is what this calculator shows alongside the percentage.
How do I calculate a hike percentage for a mid-year revision?
Use the annualised figures on both sides. If your salary changed halfway through the year, compare the annual rate before and after — not what you actually received during the year, which will be a blend of the two.