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Pay Rise Calculator NZ 2026
This free pay rise calculator works out your new salary or hourly rate in NZ$ after a pay rise, or the pay rise percentage from your old and new pay. It shows the yearly and monthly difference and how your pay grows.
- Annual, monthly or hourly pay in NZ$
- Pay rise % to new salary, or the reverse
- Shows growth over 1 to 10 years
Calculate your pay rise
Enter your current salary and your pay rise or new salary.
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Projects your salary if you get the same pay rise every year.
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Share a few details with your work email to see your result. We will also send you useful HR resources.
How do you work out a pay rise? Multiply your current salary by (1 + pay rise % ÷ 100). A 3.5% pay rise on NZ$70,000 is NZ$2,450, for a new salary of NZ$72,450. To find the percentage, subtract old pay from new pay, divide by old pay and multiply by 100.
How to calculate a pay rise
Pay rise % = (New salary − Old salary) ÷ Old salary × 100
New salary = Old salary × (1 + Pay rise % ÷ 100)
Worked example
Your annual salary is NZ$70,000 and you get a 3.5% pay rise. Multiply NZ$70,000 by 1.035: your new annual salary is NZ$72,450, which is NZ$2,450 more a year or NZ$204 a month.
Going the other way, a annual salary that rises from NZ$60,000 to NZ$61,800 is a 3% pay rise: (NZ$61,800 − NZ$60,000) ÷ NZ$60,000 × 100.
How to use the pay rise calculator
- Choose what you want to find: your new salary from a pay rise percentage, or the pay rise percentage from your new salary.
- Pick yearly, monthly or hourly pay. For an hourly rate, enter the hours you work each week.
- Enter your current salary and the pay rise 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.
Pay rise chart: new salary after common pay rises
| Current salary | 2% rise | 3% rise | 3.5% rise | 4% rise | 5% rise | 10% rise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ$50,000 | NZ$51,000 | NZ$51,500 | NZ$51,750 | NZ$52,000 | NZ$52,500 | NZ$55,000 |
| NZ$60,000 | NZ$61,200 | NZ$61,800 | NZ$62,100 | NZ$62,400 | NZ$63,000 | NZ$66,000 |
| NZ$70,000 | NZ$71,400 | NZ$72,100 | NZ$72,450 | NZ$72,800 | NZ$73,500 | NZ$77,000 |
| NZ$85,000 | NZ$86,700 | NZ$87,550 | NZ$87,975 | NZ$88,400 | NZ$89,250 | NZ$93,500 |
| NZ$100,000 | NZ$102,000 | NZ$103,000 | NZ$103,500 | NZ$104,000 | NZ$105,000 | NZ$110,000 |
| NZ$120,000 | NZ$122,400 | NZ$123,600 | NZ$124,200 | NZ$124,800 | NZ$126,000 | NZ$132,000 |
| NZ$150,000 | NZ$153,000 | NZ$154,500 | NZ$155,250 | NZ$156,000 | NZ$157,500 | NZ$165,000 |
New annual salary before tax after each rise.
What is the average pay rise in New Zealand in 2026?
WTW’s Salary Budget Planning Report shows New Zealand employers budgeting a 3.5% salary increase for 2026, holding steady while inflation eases, so real wages are rising.
Compare with other countries in the average salary increase by country table.
Pay rise and take-home pay in New Zealand
The calculator shows gross pay. PAYE income tax, which includes the ACC earners’ levy, and KiwiSaver contributions come out of your pay, so take-home pay rises by less than the headline percentage.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my pay rise percentage?
Subtract your old salary from your new salary, divide by the old salary and multiply by 100. A annual salary that goes from NZ$60,000 to NZ$61,800 is a 3% pay rise.
How much is a 3.5% pay rise on NZ$70,000?
A 3.5% pay rise on NZ$70,000 a year is NZ$2,450, so your new annual salary is NZ$72,450. That is NZ$2,450 more a year before deductions.
What is the average pay rise in New Zealand in 2026?
WTW’s Salary Budget Planning Report shows New Zealand employers budgeting a 3.5% salary increase for 2026.
Does a pay rise increase my KiwiSaver contributions?
Yes. KiwiSaver contributions are a percentage of your gross pay, so a pay rise increases both your contribution and your employer’s.
Is this pay rise calculator free?
Yes. The pay rise 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.