Hike Percentage Calculator: Is Your Hike Good?
Enter your current and new CTC to get your exact hike percentage, the increase in rupees, and how it stacks up against appraisal and job-switch benchmarks.
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= ₹66.7 K per month
= ₹83.3 K per month
Hike Result
₹8 L → ₹10 L
+25.0%
Hike of ₹2,00,000 per year
Monthly Gross Increase
₹16.7 K
Est. In-Hand Increase
~₹12.5 K
per month, approx.
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Note: The in-hand increase is a rough estimate assuming ~75% of your hike reaches your bank account after tax and PF. Use the In-Hand Salary Calculator with your actual CTC breakdown for an exact number.
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What's a good hike in India?
General benchmarks for appraisal and job-switch hikes.
0-5%
Below Market
Common for internal appraisals in flat years
5-10%
Market Average
Typical annual appraisal hike
10-20%
Good Hike
Solid performer or early job switch
20-30%
Great Hike
Strong job-switch hike
30-50%
Exceptional
High-demand skills or big brand jump
50%+
Rare / Outlier
Usually a level jump or hot-skill niche
How to calculate hike percentage
The maths behind the calculator, so you can check any offer letter or appraisal yourself.
The hike % formula
Hike % = (New CTC − Current CTC) ÷ Current CTC × 100
The salary hike percentage is always measured against your current salary, not the new one. Subtract the old figure from the new figure to get the hike amount, divide by the old figure, and multiply by 100.
Worked example
- Current CTC: ₹8,00,000
- New CTC: ₹10,00,000
- Hike amount: ₹10,00,000 − ₹8,00,000 = ₹2,00,000
- Hike %: ₹2,00,000 ÷ ₹8,00,000 × 100 = 25%
Going the other way: New CTC = Current CTC × (1 + Hike % ÷ 100). A 25% hike on ₹8L gives ₹8L × 1.25 = ₹10L. Use the “Enter Hike %” mode above for this.
CTC hike vs in-hand hike
A hike percentage on CTC is not the same as the hike in your monthly take-home. CTC includes employer PF, gratuity, insurance and variable pay, and income tax is deducted from what's left. If a big part of the increase sits in a performance bonus or joining bonus, your fixed in-hand salary grows by less than the headline hike %. Always compare the fixed component of both CTCs, and run the new number through an in-hand salary calculator.
Using hike % in a negotiation
- Decide your target hike percentage before the HR call, and convert it into a CTC figure so you can quote a number, not just a percentage.
- Ask for the CTC breakup and calculate the hike on fixed pay separately from variable pay.
- If the offer is below your target, counter with the CTC that matches your hike % and back it with your skills, competing offers or market data for the role.
- Factor in notice-period buyouts, joining bonuses and relocation — they are one-time and don't compound like a fixed hike.
Hike percentage calculator FAQs
Hike % = ((New CTC − Current CTC) / Current CTC) × 100. For example, if your CTC goes from ₹8L to ₹10L, your hike is (10L−8L)/8L × 100 = 25%.
Internal appraisals in India typically range 5-10% per year for average performers, going up to 15-20% for top performers. Job switches usually fetch 20-40% since companies pay a premium to attract talent away from a current employer.
Not always. A large hike on variable/bonus components may not fully convert to fixed take-home pay. Also, moving into a higher tax slab means a larger share of your hike goes toward tax. Use the In-Hand Salary Calculator to check the real number.
New CTC = Current CTC × (1 + Hike % / 100). For a 15% hike on ₹12L, the new CTC is ₹12L × 1.15 = ₹13.8L. Switch the calculator to "Enter Hike %" mode to do this instantly.
Offer letters and appraisal letters almost always quote the hike percentage on CTC. Your in-hand salary usually rises by a smaller percentage because of employer PF, tax and any variable pay in the new CTC, so check both numbers.
Always clarify both. Two offers with the same CTC can have very different in-hand pay depending on the fixed-variable split, benefits, and how bonus is structured. Ask for a full CTC breakup before comparing offers.
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