.hourly-rate-calculator-container {
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 8px;
}
.calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.calc-header h2 {
color: #2c3e50;
margin: 0;
}
.calc-row {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 20px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.calc-col {
flex: 1;
min-width: 250px;
}
.form-group {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.form-group label {
display: block;
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-weight: 600;
color: #333;
}
.input-wrapper {
position: relative;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
}
.currency-symbol {
position: absolute;
left: 10px;
color: #666;
}
.form-control {
width: 100%;
padding: 10px 10px 10px 15px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 16px;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
.form-control.has-symbol {
padding-left: 25px;
}
.btn-calculate {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
background-color: #2980b9;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s;
}
.btn-calculate:hover {
background-color: #1f6391;
}
.results-area {
margin-top: 30px;
background-color: #fff;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 6px;
border-left: 5px solid #2980b9;
display: none;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.result-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
padding: 10px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.result-row:last-child {
border-bottom: none;
}
.result-label {
color: #555;
font-weight: 500;
}
.result-value {
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: 700;
color: #2c3e50;
}
.big-result {
font-size: 24px;
color: #27ae60;
}
.article-content {
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #444;
}
.article-content h3 {
color: #2c3e50;
border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
padding-bottom: 10px;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.article-content ul {
padding-left: 20px;
}
.example-box {
background-color: #e8f4f8;
padding: 15px;
border-radius: 4px;
margin: 15px 0;
}
function calculateHourlyRate() {
// Get input values
var annualSalary = parseFloat(document.getElementById('annualSalary').value);
var hoursPerWeek = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hoursPerWeek').value);
var weeksPerYear = parseFloat(document.getElementById('weeksPerYear').value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(annualSalary) || annualSalary < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid annual salary.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(hoursPerWeek) || hoursPerWeek <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid hours per week.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(weeksPerYear) || weeksPerYear 52) {
alert("Please enter a valid number of weeks (1-52).");
return;
}
// Calculation Logic
var totalHoursWorked = hoursPerWeek * weeksPerYear;
var hourlyRate = annualSalary / totalHoursWorked;
// Daily rate based on the assumption of 5 days a week if working standard 40 hours
// Or simply hourlyRate * (hoursPerWeek / 5)
var daysPerWeek = 5;
var hoursPerDay = hoursPerWeek / daysPerWeek;
var dailyRate = hourlyRate * hoursPerDay;
var weeklyIncome = annualSalary / weeksPerYear;
var monthlyIncome = annualSalary / 12;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('hourlyRateResult').innerHTML = '$' + hourlyRate.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('dailyRateResult').innerHTML = '$' + dailyRate.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('weeklyRateResult').innerHTML = '$' + weeklyIncome.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('monthlyRateResult').innerHTML = '$' + monthlyIncome.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('totalHoursResult').innerHTML = totalHoursWorked.toLocaleString();
// Show results container
document.getElementById('resultsArea').style.display = 'block';
}
Salary to Hourly Rate Calculator
Convert your annual salary into an hourly wage instantly.
$
Subtract vacation weeks for effective rate (e.g., 50 weeks).
Calculation Results
Hourly Rate:
$0.00
Daily Rate (8 hours):
$0.00
Weekly Income:
$0.00
Monthly Income (Avg):
$0.00
Total Annual Hours:
0
How Is Hourly Rate Calculated?
Understanding how is hourly rate calculated is essential whether you are an employee trying to compare a salaried job offer with a contract position, or a freelancer determining what to charge clients. The calculation bridges the gap between a fixed annual sum and the granular time spent working.
The Standard Formula
The most basic math to convert an annual salary to an hourly rate involves dividing the total money earned by the total hours worked in a year. The formula is:
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ (Hours Per Week × Weeks Per Year)
Key Variables in the Calculation
- Annual Salary: The gross amount earned before taxes.
- Hours Per Week: The standard work week is typically 40 hours in the United States, though this varies by industry and country.
- Weeks Per Year: A standard calendar year has 52 weeks. However, to get a truly accurate "effective" hourly rate, you might calculate based on working weeks only (subtracting vacation and holidays).
Real-World Example
Let's look at a practical example. Imagine an employee named Alex who earns a salary of $52,000 per year.
- Step 1: Determine total hours. Alex works 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
40 × 52 = 2,080 hours. - Step 2: Divide salary by hours.
$52,000 ÷ 2,080 = $25.00 per hour.
This means a $52,000 salary is roughly equivalent to earning $25 an hour for a standard full-time job.
Adjusting for Unpaid Time Off
If you are a contractor who does not get paid for vacation days, the calculation changes. If you plan to take 2 weeks off per year, you are only earning money for 50 weeks.
Using the same $52,000 goal: $52,000 ÷ (40 hours × 50 weeks) = $52,000 ÷ 2,000 = $26.00 per hour. You must charge a higher hourly rate to maintain the same annual income when you are not paid for time off.