Salary Inflation Calculator

Calculate what your historical salary should be worth today. Compare wage growth vs inflation using official government data from 1913-2025.

Salary Adjustment Calculator
Enter your historical salary to see what it should be worth today after adjusting for inflation.
Quick Tips

Salary Negotiation: Use these results to justify raise requests based on inflation.

Career Planning: Compare your actual salary growth vs inflation over time.

Job Offers: Evaluate if a salary offer represents real growth or just inflation adjustment.

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Methodology & Data Sources
Transparent methodology for trust and accuracy

Data Sources

🇺🇸 USD: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index
🇬🇧 GBP: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) Retail Price Index
🇪🇺 EUR: Eurostat Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices
🇨🇦 CAD: Statistics Canada Consumer Price Index
🇦🇺 AUD: Australian Bureau of Statistics Consumer Price Index
🇨🇭 CHF: Swiss Federal Statistical Office Consumer Price Index
🇯🇵 JPY: Statistics Bureau of Japan Consumer Price Index
🇳🇿 NZD: Statistics New Zealand Consumer Price Index

Calculation Method

Primary Formula:Adjusted Salary = Original Salary × (End CPI / Start CPI)
Required Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):Annual Growth Rate = ((End CPI / Start CPI)^(1/years)) - 1
Unique Methodology:

Unlike general inflation calculators, we calculate the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) to show the exact annual salary increase percentage needed to maintain purchasing power. This provides actionable career planning insights.

Data Accuracy:

All calculations use official government Consumer Price Index data, updated regularly to ensure accuracy.

Important Considerations

General Inflation vs Salary Inflation: This calculator uses general consumer price inflation. Salary inflation in specific industries may differ.
Regional Variations: Inflation rates can vary significantly by region within a country.
Career Progression: This calculator shows inflation adjustment only, not career advancement or skill-based increases.
Tax Implications: Results don't account for changes in tax rates or brackets over time.

Last Updated: August 2025 | Data Coverage: 1913-2025 (varies by currency) | Update Frequency: Monthly

This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes. For professional financial advice, consult a qualified financial advisor.