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Salary Increase Calculator South Africa 2026
This free salary increase calculator works out your new monthly or annual salary in rand after an increase, or your increase percentage from your old and new salary.
- Monthly or annual salary in rand
- Increase % to new salary, or the reverse
- Shows growth over 1 to 10 years
Calculate your salary increase
Enter your current salary and your salary increase or new salary.
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Projects your salary if you get the same salary increase every year.
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How do you calculate a salary increase? Multiply your current salary by (1 + increase % ÷ 100). A 5% increase on R30,000 a month is R1,500, for a new salary of R31,500 a month. To find the percentage, subtract old pay from new pay, divide by old pay and multiply by 100.
How to calculate a salary increase
Salary increase % = (New salary − Old salary) ÷ Old salary × 100
New salary = Old salary × (1 + Salary increase % ÷ 100)
Worked example
Your monthly salary is R30,000 and you get a 5% salary increase. Multiply R30,000 by 1.05: your new monthly salary is R31,500, which is R1,500 more a month.
Going the other way, a monthly salary that rises from R20,000 to R21,200 is a 6% salary increase: (R21,200 − R20,000) ÷ R20,000 × 100.
How to use the salary increase calculator
- Choose what you want to find: your new salary from a salary increase percentage, or the salary increase percentage from your new salary.
- Pick yearly, monthly or hourly pay. Salaries in South Africa are often quoted monthly, so the calculator starts on Monthly. Switch to Yearly for an annual cost to company (CTC) package.
- Enter your current salary and the salary increase percentage or your new salary.
- Click Calculate to see your new salary, the yearly and monthly difference and how your pay grows over several years.
Salary increase chart: new salary after common salary increases
| Current salary | 3% increase | 4% increase | 5% increase | 6% increase | 8% increase | 10% increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R15,000 | R15,450 | R15,600 | R15,750 | R15,900 | R16,200 | R16,500 |
| R20,000 | R20,600 | R20,800 | R21,000 | R21,200 | R21,600 | R22,000 |
| R30,000 | R30,900 | R31,200 | R31,500 | R31,800 | R32,400 | R33,000 |
| R40,000 | R41,200 | R41,600 | R42,000 | R42,400 | R43,200 | R44,000 |
| R50,000 | R51,500 | R52,000 | R52,500 | R53,000 | R54,000 | R55,000 |
| R75,000 | R77,250 | R78,000 | R78,750 | R79,500 | R81,000 | R82,500 |
| R100,000 | R103,000 | R104,000 | R105,000 | R106,000 | R108,000 | R110,000 |
New monthly salary after each increase. Figures are monthly salary, the way pay is usually quoted in South Africa.
What is the average salary increase in South Africa in 2026?
Remuneration consultancy Axiomatic forecasts an average salary increase of about 5% for 2026. With inflation expected near 3%, that is a real increase of roughly 1.3%. Axiomatic treats the figure as preliminary.
Compare with other countries in the average salary increase by country table.
Salary increase and take-home pay in South Africa
The calculator shows gross salary. PAYE income tax and UIF contributions come out of your pay, and pension or medical aid deductions may too, so take-home pay rises by less than the increase percentage. Your payslip shows the real monthly change.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my salary increase percentage?
Subtract your old salary from your new salary, divide by the old salary and multiply by 100. A monthly salary that goes from R20,000 to R21,200 is a 6% salary increase.
How much is a 5% salary increase on R30,000?
A 5% salary increase on R30,000 a month is R1,500, so your new monthly salary is R31,500. That is R18,000 more a year before deductions.
What is the average salary increase in South Africa in 2026?
Remuneration consultancy Axiomatic forecasts an average salary increase of about 5% in South Africa for 2026, a preliminary figure based on inflation of about 3%.
Is my increase calculated on basic salary or cost to company?
It depends on your employer. Many South African employers quote pay as a total cost to company (CTC) package, so the increase applies to the whole package. Ask HR whether your increase is on basic salary or CTC.
Is this salary increase calculator free?
Yes. The salary increase calculator is free. You share your name, work email and phone number once to see results.
Are my salary details stored?
No. The calculator runs in your browser, so salary figures are never sent anywhere. Only the name, work email and phone number you enter are shared with Peoplebox.