{"id":6506,"date":"2024-10-23T14:05:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T08:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/?p=6506"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:20:40","slug":"how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calculate Salary Hike Percentage in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary hikes are exciting as they make way for career growth and development. Understanding the nuances of salary hike percentages is also crucial for career planning and financial growth. It allows you to gain insights into the factors affecting your income and financial goals. Whether you are already expecting an appraisal, anticipating a new job offer, or simply evaluating your earning potential, knowing how to calculate your salary hike percentage can help you negotiate better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this comprehensive blog, we will discuss the process to calculate salary hike percentage with practical examples, along with other aspects that you should keep in mind when actually calculating.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e44b196d2c2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#How-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\" >How to calculate salary hike percentage?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#Salary-Hike-Percentage-Formula\" >Salary Hike Percentage Formula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#Examples-of-Salary-Hike-Calculation\" >Examples of Salary Hike Calculation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#Example-1-An-example-of-how-to-calculate-the-percentage-of-hike-in-salary\" >Example 1: An example of how to calculate the percentage of hike in salary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#Example-2-How-to-Calculate-a-10-Percent-Hike-in-Salary\" >Example 2: How to Calculate a 10 Percent Hike in Salary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#Common-Reasons-for-Salary-Hike\" >Common Reasons for Salary Hike<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#To-inspire-and-motivate\" >To inspire and motivate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#To-reward-and-recognise\" >To reward and recognise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#To-support-rising-costs-of-living\" >To support rising costs of living<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#Factors-Affecting-Salary-Hikes-in-India\" >Factors Affecting Salary Hikes in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#Skip-the-hassle-of-manual-calculation-with-RazorpayX-Payroll\" >Skip the hassle of manual calculation with RazorpayX Payroll<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#Why-Use-RazorpayXs-Salary-Hike-Percentage-Calculator\" >Why Use RazorpayX\u2019s Salary Hike Percentage Calculator?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#To-Sum-Up\" >To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#1-How-do-I-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\" >1. How do I calculate salary hike percentage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#2-How-is-a-30-per-cent-hike-in-salary-calculated\" >2. How is a 30 per cent hike in salary calculated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#3-Are-salary-hikes-based-on-gross-or-net-salary\" >3. Are salary hikes based on gross or net salary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#4-How-often-are-salary-hikes-offered-in-a-company\" >4. How often are salary hikes offered in a company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/how-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\/#5-What-is-a-good-salary-hike-percentage\" >5. What is a good salary hike percentage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to calculate salary hike percentage?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering how to calculate your salary hike, then we will first start by exploring the formula that can help give you an idea about your expected raise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary-Hike-Percentage-Formula\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary Hike Percentage Formula<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Salary hike percentage can be calculated with the following formula<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Salary Hike Percentage = (New Salary \u2212 Current Salary) \/ Current Salary x 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This gives the % of increase of your salary. If you have the % of increase and wish to calculate your new salary, this is the formula:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>New Salary = Current Salary + {(Salary Hike Percentage \/ 100) x Current Salary}<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us look at an example to understand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-of-Salary-Hike-Calculation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of Salary Hike Calculation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example-1-An-example-of-how-to-calculate-the-percentage-of-hike-in-salary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example 1: An example of how to calculate the percentage of hike in salary<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say that the current salary of Shubham is INR 30,000. The company is giving him a hike of 40% on his current salary. Then the future salary will be calculated as follows &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Current Salary (in INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hike Percentage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Formula<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Future Salary\/ Salary after Increment (in INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30,000*40% = 12000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(30000+12000)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Future Salary<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>42000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us take forward the example given above. Let\u2019s say the current salary of Raju is INR 30,000 and his future salary after increment is INR 42,000. Then the percentage of hike in salary will be calculated as follows &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Current Salary (in INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Future Salary\/ Salary after Increment (in INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Formula*<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Percentage Hike<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(42000-30000)\/30000*100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.4*100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Percentage Hike in Salary<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>40%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example-2-How-to-Calculate-a-10-Percent-Hike-in-Salary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example 2: How to Calculate a 10 Percent Hike in Salary?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, suppose you want to calculate your salary hike if you have gotten a raise of 10%. Considering your monthly salary is INR 30,000, then this is what the calculations will look like &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Current Salary (in INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Salary after Increment (in INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Formula*<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Percentage Hike<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(33000-30000)\/30000*100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.1*100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Salary Hike Percentage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>10%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common-Reasons-for-Salary-Hike\"><\/span>Common Reasons for Salary Hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons why a company offers salary hike to an employee.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To-inspire-and-motivate\"><\/span>To inspire and motivate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A salary hike is a good way to motivate employees to continue to work and contribute positively to the company. Businesses that offer good salary hikes and financial incentives typically have lower attrition rates and are able to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.randstad.com\/workforce-insights\/talent-management\/impact-compensation-benefits-employee-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> retain employees for longer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To-reward-and-recognise\"><\/span>To reward and recognise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Employees who have been consistently performing well and contributing to the growth and success of the company often receive salary hikes as a form of recognition. This reward acknowledges their hard work, dedication, and valuable contributions, encouraging them to maintain high levels of performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To-support-rising-costs-of-living\"><\/span>To support rising costs of living<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Inflation causes the cost of living to consistently increase every year. Companies offer salary hikes to employees as a way of ensuring employees are able to maintain their purchasing power and way of life through rising prices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors-Affecting-Salary-Hikes-in-India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors Affecting Salary Hikes in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how to calculate your salary hike percentage, it is time to consider the key factors that can influence it. Salary hikes are often systematic and can be influenced by the following factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your Performance and Contribution &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is the biggest factor that impacts your salary hike. Exceptional performers who exceed targets and add significant value to the company often receive higher hike percentages.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industry and Market Trends &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Companies benchmark salaries against competitors and industry averages for similar roles and experience levels. Depending on the demand of your role, your salary hike can be higher or lower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role and Responsibilities &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your salary hike also depends on how much value your role brings to the company. Also, a promotion or an increase in job responsibilities can lead to a larger hike percentage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Company\u2019s Financial Health &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your company&#8217;s profitability can directly impact its ability to offer salary hikes. During prosperous times, hikes might be more generous, while leaner periods could lead to more modest increases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding these factors can help you gain a better understanding of the appraisal process and better anticipate and even negotiate your raise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skip-the-hassle-of-manual-calculation-with-RazorpayX-Payroll\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip the hassle of manual calculation with RazorpayX Payroll<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you can calculate payroll and salary hikes with just 3 clicks with RazorpayX Payroll. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/?r=blog_cta_HowToCalculateSalaryHike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RazorpayX Payroll <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provides automatic salary calculation after considering the statutory deductions and compliances like PF, PT, TDS &amp; ESIC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"border-radius: 3px; background: #528FF0; padding: 15px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/payroll.razorpay.com\/signup?r=blog_cta_HowToCalculateSalaryHikePercentage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Try it for free!<\/a><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-Use-RazorpayXs-Salary-Hike-Percentage-Calculator\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Use RazorpayX\u2019s Salary Hike Percentage Calculator?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the other benefits of RazorpayX Payroll <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that also helps with salary hike percentage calculations \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">End-to-end employee management with offer letter generation and CTC calculator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated salary deductions based on statutory compliances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated group health insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive leave management system\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"border-radius: 3px; background: #528FF0; padding: 15px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/payroll.razorpay.com\/signup?r=blog_cta_HowToCalculateSalaryHikePercentage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Sign up now<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To-Sum-Up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Sum Up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing salary hike calculations can empower you to understand your earning potential and make informed career decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using the formulas provided in this blog, you can find out your increased salary and plan your financial goals accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies offer salary hikes to keep employees motivated and reward them for their work throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to understand the key factors that impact this raise, such as your performance, industry trends, and the company\u2019s profitability, to have realistic expectations about your salary hike.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll Software<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/what-is-payroll\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Payroll<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/payroll-process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll Process<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/payroll-management-system-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll Management<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/learn\/hris-human-resource-information-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HRIS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/leave-attendance-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave Attendance Management<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/attendance-management-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendance Management System<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/payroll\/hr-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR Software<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-How-do-I-calculate-salary-hike-percentage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. How do I calculate salary hike percentage?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The salary hike percentage is calculated using the following formula &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(New salary &#8211; Old Salary) \/ Old Salary * 100 = Hike percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to find the difference between the new salary and the old salary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the amount obtained is divided by the old salary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The figure thus obtained is multiplied by 100 to express it in percentage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-How-is-a-30-per-cent-hike-in-salary-calculated\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. How is a 30 per cent hike in salary calculated?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 30 % hike in salary is calculated as follows &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For better understanding, let\u2019s assume the current salary to be INR 10,000<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Current Salary (in INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hike Percentage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Formula<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Future Salary\/ Salary after Increment (in INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10000*30% = 3000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(10000+3000)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Future Salary<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>13000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Are-salary-hikes-based-on-gross-or-net-salary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Are salary hikes based on gross or net salary?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary hikes are generally calculated based on your gross salary. While your net or in-hand salary will increase, the percentage is more typically applied to your gross earnings before any deductions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-How-often-are-salary-hikes-offered-in-a-company\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. How often are salary hikes offered in a company?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary hikes are offered annually during appraisal cycles in most companies. However, some companies may also offer quarterly or mid-year appraisals and promotions for exceptional performance or retention purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-What-is-a-good-salary-hike-percentage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. What is a good salary hike percentage?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good salary hike percentage varies based on industry, individual performance, and the financial condition of a company. Generally, a 5-10% annual hike is considered standard, while anything above that is considered to be good.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An increment or a salary hike is the increase in the current salary of any employee. 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