Formulas
- New salary = current salary × (1 + hike% ÷ 100)
- Hike % = (new salary − current salary) ÷ current salary × 100
- Monthly increase = (new salary − current salary) ÷ 12
Example
A 15% hike on ₹8,00,000 a year gives ₹9,20,000, an increase of ₹1,20,000 a year or ₹10,000 a month. Going from ₹8,00,000 to ₹10,00,000 is a 25% hike.
Before you accept an offer
- Check how much of the new CTC is fixed pay and how much is variable or a one-time joining bonus.
- Run both salaries through the in-hand salary calculator: a higher basic means higher PF, which lowers monthly take-home but adds to savings.
- Compare benefits that aren't in the number, such as health insurance cover and notice period buy-out.