How much would a pay rise based on inflation be?

Question

I've asked my employer about a pay rise and was informed i would get one on september 1st which would probably be more than inflation. As I'm impatient I was wondering how much inflation is at the moment so i could calculate roughly what my pay rise is going to be.

Answer 1

The official government stats. say inflation is 3.8%. But realistically, it is more than 14% so we will all still struggle, unless you are paid alot anyway! :o)

Answer 2

A d**n site more than I got this year - 2.65% hardly enough to cover the Council tax increase let alone gas, electricity and food costs !!   Hope you get what you deserve (in the nicest possible sense) !!

Answer 3

Where are you?

UK - 3.8%

Eurozone - 4.2%

US of A - no idea%

however, wherever you are, double the official figure to get a more realistic %age.

*EDIT* well if you're in Scotland (which incidentley is still part of the UK - and always will be) then its 3.8%