Calculate your new salary after a percentage hike or find the hike percentage from a new job offer. Perfect for appraisal season (March-April) when every Indian employee wants to know their increment, or when evaluating a new job offer.
Two modes: enter your current salary and hike % to see the new CTC, or enter current and offered CTC to find the hike %. Our calculator also shows industry benchmark comparison (IT: 8-15%, Banking: 6-12%, Startup: 15-40%) and a 5-year salary projection at your hike rate.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select mode: “Calculate from Hike %” or “Calculate from New Offer”.
- Enter your current CTC/salary.
- Enter either hike percentage or new offered CTC.
- Click “Calculate” to see new salary, increment, and industry comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary hike in India in 2025?
Average salary hike in India (2025): IT sector 8-15%, Banking & Finance 6-12%, FMCG 10-18%, Startups 15-40%, Manufacturing 6-10%, Government 3-5% (DA revisions). Top performers in IT can get 20-30%. Job switching typically gets 30-50% hike.
How much hike should I expect when switching jobs?
When switching jobs in India, 20-40% hike is common. Below 20% is generally not worth switching for (after accounting for loss of benefits, notice period buy-out, new probation period). For senior roles, 30-50% is achievable. Startups may offer equity/ESOPs instead of high cash hikes.
How is salary hike percentage calculated?
Hike % = ((New Salary – Old Salary) / Old Salary) × 100. For example, if your CTC goes from ₹8 LPA to ₹10 LPA, the hike is ((10-8)/8) × 100 = 25%. Our calculator does this automatically and also shows the 5-year compounding effect.