Pay Raise Calculator
Enter your pay and the raise, as a percentage or a new rate, to see your new hourly rate, yearly pay and paycheck, and how much of the raise you keep after tax. A 4% raise on $18 an hour is $18.72, $1,498 more a year.
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Figures are estimates for tax year 2026, rules checked October 12, 2026. They leave out local income taxes, tax credits and W-4 adjustments, so your paycheck can differ. Not tax or legal advice.
Raises on $20 an hour
40 hours a week, single, paid every two weeks, federal taxes only.
| Raise | New rate | More a year | More per paycheck after tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | $20.40 | $832 | $25.72 |
| 3% | $20.60 | $1,248 | $38.56 |
| 4% | $20.80 | $1,664 | $51.42 |
| 5% | $21 | $2,080 | $64.28 |
| 8% | $21.60 | $3,328 | $102.84 |
| 10% | $22 | $4,160 | $128.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 4% raise on $18 an hour?
$18 × 1.04 = $18.72 an hour. Full time that adds $1,498 a year, or $57.60 to each two-week paycheck before tax.
How much of my raise will I keep after tax?
In Texas, single, about $46.27 of the $57.60 extra per paycheck, or 8%. The rest goes to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax where your state has one.
How do I work out a raise percentage from two pay rates?
Subtract the old rate from the new one, divide by the old rate and multiply by 100. Going from $20 to $22 an hour is (22 − 20) ÷ 20 × 100 = 10%.
Can a raise put me in a higher tax bracket and lower my pay?
No. Only the dollars above a bracket's limit are taxed at the higher rate, so a raise always leaves you with more take-home pay, though a little less of each extra dollar.
What is a 5% raise on a $55,000 salary?
$57,750 a year, $2,750 more. Every two weeks that is $105.77 more before tax and $84.98 more after federal taxes in Texas.
What counts as a good raise?
It depends on your job, inflation and what other employers pay. Compare your new rate with the pay on current listings for your trade and city before you accept or negotiate.
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