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Percentage Increase Calculator

Calculate percentage increase between two numbers. See the exact percentage change and difference. Works for salary raises, price increases, and more.

Calculate the percentage increase from one value to another. Common uses: salary raises (how much did my pay go up?), price increases (how much more expensive is it?), growth rates (how fast is revenue growing?).

Tips for Percentage Increase

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Formula: ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) × 100 = Percentage Increase

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A 50% decrease requires a 100% increase to get back to the original — percentage changes aren't symmetrical

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Compounding matters: 10% increase per year for 7 years doubles your value (Rule of 72)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate percentage increase?
Subtract the old value from the new value, divide by the old value, multiply by 100. Example: salary went from $50,000 to $55,000. Increase = ($55,000 - $50,000) / $50,000 × 100 = 10% raise.
Last updated: April 2026

Data sources: Standard mathematical formulas

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