Inflation Impact Calculator
See how inflation has affected your salary's purchasing power over time
Enter your salary and the dates to compare. This calculator shows you how much your salary is really worth today after accounting for inflation.
The salary amount you received at the start date
When you received this salary
The date to compare purchasing power (usually today)
Original Salary
$75,000
at start date
Real Value Today
$70,308
in today's dollars
Key Metrics
Purchasing Power
What your salary is worth today
$70,308
Lost to Inflation
Amount lost due to inflation
$4,692
Inflation Rate
Over 2.1 years
6.67%
Wage Growth Needed
To maintain purchasing power
6.67%
What this means: Your salary of $75,000 from the start date has the same purchasing power as $70,308 today. To maintain your standard of living, you would need a salary increase of 6.7% to $80,005.
What is Purchasing Power?
Purchasing power is the amount of goods and services your money can buy. Over time, inflation reduces purchasing power because prices generally increase. A salary that seemed good a few years ago may not go as far today.
Why This Matters
If your salary hasn't increased at the same rate as inflation, you're effectively earning less in real terms. This calculator helps you understand how much your salary needs to increase just to maintain your current standard of living.
Using This Information
Use this calculator when negotiating salary increases or comparing job offers. It shows you the real value of your income and helps you understand whether a pay rise is keeping up with inflation.