.calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.calc-header h2 {
color: #2c3e50;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.calc-row {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 20px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.calc-col {
flex: 1;
min-width: 250px;
}
.calc-label {
display: block;
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-weight: 600;
color: #34495e;
}
.calc-input {
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #cbd5e0;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 16px;
transition: border-color 0.3s;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
.calc-input:focus {
border-color: #3498db;
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.2);
}
.calc-btn {
background-color: #27ae60;
color: white;
border: none;
padding: 15px 30px;
font-size: 18px;
border-radius: 6px;
cursor: pointer;
width: 100%;
font-weight: bold;
transition: background-color 0.3s;
}
.calc-btn:hover {
background-color: #219150;
}
.result-box {
background-color: #fff;
padding: 25px;
border-radius: 8px;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
margin-top: 30px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
display: none;
}
.main-result {
text-align: center;
font-size: 36px;
font-weight: 800;
color: #2c3e50;
margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.main-result-label {
text-align: center;
color: #7f8c8d;
font-size: 14px;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 1px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.breakdown-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
gap: 15px;
margin-top: 20px;
border-top: 1px solid #eee;
padding-top: 20px;
}
.breakdown-item {
text-align: center;
padding: 10px;
background: #f8f9fa;
border-radius: 6px;
}
.breakdown-val {
display: block;
font-weight: 700;
color: #2c3e50;
font-size: 18px;
}
.breakdown-lbl {
font-size: 12px;
color: #7f8c8d;
}
.article-content {
margin-top: 50px;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #444;
}
.article-content h3 {
color: #2c3e50;
margin-top: 25px;
}
.article-content ul {
padding-left: 20px;
}
.article-content li {
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
function calculateHourlyRate() {
// Get input values
var salaryInput = document.getElementById('annualSalary');
var hoursInput = document.getElementById('hoursPerWeek');
var weeksInput = document.getElementById('weeksPerYear');
var salary = parseFloat(salaryInput.value);
var hours = parseFloat(hoursInput.value);
var weeks = parseFloat(weeksInput.value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(salary) || salary <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid annual salary.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(hours) || hours <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid hours per week.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(weeks) || weeks 52) {
alert("Please enter valid weeks per year (1-52).");
return;
}
// Calculations
var totalHoursPerYear = hours * weeks;
var hourlyRate = salary / totalHoursPerYear;
// Standardizing period calculations based on the annual salary
// Weekly is usually Annual / 52 regardless of weeks worked for salaried,
// but for "Hourly Rate" logic, we usually assume the weekly check matches the hours worked.
// Here we derive everything from the calculated hourly rate for consistency.
var weeklyRate = hourlyRate * hours;
var dailyRate = hourlyRate * 8; // Assuming standard 8 hour day
var biweeklyRate = weeklyRate * 2;
var monthlyRate = salary / 12;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resultBox').style.display = 'block';
document.getElementById('hourlyResult').innerHTML = formatCurrency(hourlyRate);
document.getElementById('dailyResult').innerHTML = formatCurrency(dailyRate);
document.getElementById('weeklyResult').innerHTML = formatCurrency(weeklyRate);
document.getElementById('biweeklyResult').innerHTML = formatCurrency(biweeklyRate);
document.getElementById('monthlyResult').innerHTML = formatCurrency(monthlyRate);
}
function formatCurrency(num) {
return '$' + num.toFixed(2).replace(/\d(?=(\d{3})+\.)/g, '$&,');
}
How to Calculate Your Hourly Rate from Salary
Understanding the conversion between an annual salary and an hourly wage is crucial for evaluating job offers, negotiating pay, or comparing freelance opportunities with full-time employment. While a salary is a fixed annual amount, the actual value of your time depends heavily on how many hours you work to earn that amount.
The Standard Calculation Formula
To calculate your hourly rate from a salary, the formula is relatively simple:
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary / Total Hours Worked Per Year
For a standard full-time employee in the United States, this calculation is typically based on the "2,080 Hour Rule." This assumes:
- 40 Hours of work per week.
- 52 Weeks per year.
- 40 × 52 = 2,080 Hours per year.
For example, if you earn $50,000 a year, you divide $50,000 by 2,080 to get approximately $24.04 per hour.
Adjusting for Real-World Variables
The standard calculation assumes you are paid for every week of the year, including vacation and holidays (which is true for most salaried positions). However, if you are a contractor or calculating your effective working rate, you should adjust the "Weeks per Year" input in the calculator above.
For instance, if you take 2 weeks of unpaid vacation, you are only working 50 weeks.
$50,000 / (40 hours × 50 weeks) = $25.00 per hour.
Quick Conversion Reference Table
| Annual Salary |
Hourly Rate (2080 hrs) |
Monthly (Gross) |
| $30,000 |
$14.42 |
$2,500 |
| $50,000 |
$24.04 |
$4,166 |
| $75,000 |
$36.06 |
$6,250 |
| $100,000 |
$48.08 |
$8,333 |
Why This Calculation Matters
Knowing your hourly rate helps in:
- Overtime Analysis: If you are salaried but work 50 hours a week, your "real" hourly rate drops significantly.
- Freelance Pricing: If you switch to contracting, you need to charge a higher hourly rate than your salaried conversion to cover self-employment taxes and lack of benefits.
- Budgeting: Understanding your daily or weekly inflow helps in creating more accurate personal budgets.