Calculate what your historical salary should be worth today. Compare wage growth vs inflation using official government data from 1913-2025.
Enter your historical salary to see what it should be worth today after adjusting for inflation.
See how salary inflation varies across different industries and sectors
+3.8%
Annual salary growth
+1.2%
Real purchasing power
Above Average
Vs other industries
• Technology sector shows 15% higher salary growth than national average
• Skills in AI/ML command 25-40% premium over base tech salaries
• Remote work policies have increased competition, driving salaries up 8-12%
Compare salary purchasing power across different cities and regions
Plan your salary growth over the next 10 years with inflation projections
• Your 3.5% annual raises exceed inflation, growing real purchasing power by 1% yearly
• By 2035, you'll have 11.7% more purchasing power than today
• Consider negotiating for 4%+ raises to accelerate wealth building
Compare your salary against current job market data and industry standards
$140,000
Entry level
$180,000
Market median
$220,000
Experienced
$280,000
Top performers
• Job postings up 23% this quarter
• Average salary increased 8.5% YoY
• 67% of companies hiring remotely
• Highlight AI/ML skills for +15-25% premium
• Remote work saves companies $11k/year
• Best time to negotiate: Q1 and Q4
Based on $150,000 current salary
You're earning below market median. Consider negotiating a 20% increase to reach market rate.
Learn how inflation affects your salary and career planning decisions
Transparent methodology for trust and accuracy
Adjusted Salary = Original Salary × (End CPI / Start CPI)Annual Growth Rate = ((End CPI / Start CPI)^(1/years)) - 1Unlike 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.
All calculations use official government Consumer Price Index data, updated regularly to ensure accuracy.
Last Updated: August 2025 | Data Coverage: 1913-2025 (varies by currency) | Update Frequency: Monthly
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