Our calculation methodology

Updated October 17, 2026. These tools run in your browser. Dollar amounts are in USD. Calculator assumptions are designed to be inspectable and easy to change.

Raise calculator

Annual raise = current salary × raise percentage / 100, or a supplied dollar raise, or the positive difference between target and current salary. Estimated added take-home = annual raise × (1 − user-supplied deduction percentage / 100). Per-check estimate = added take-home / annual number of paychecks.

Important: The deduction input is a modeling assumption. This site does not currently calculate 2026 federal, state, Social Security, or Medicare liabilities or withholding. The term “take-home estimate” means only the gross increase after the deduction assumption you chose.

Offer comparison

Estimated annual financial value = base pay + estimated bonus + user-valued benefits − annual work expenses. This is not adjusted for taxes, bonus likelihood, benefit eligibility, or the time value of money.

Remote comparison

Annual cash advantage of remote = remote salary − office salary + 12 × (commute costs + other office costs − new home costs). Annual saved time = weekly hours saved × 52. Optional subjective time value = saved hours × user-selected hourly value, shown separately from cash.

Limitations

We do not guarantee exact payroll outcomes. Always confirm employment terms, benefit costs, local tax rules and payroll details with qualified sources. Outputs are educational planning aids, not financial, legal, employment, or tax advice.