.hourly-rate-calculator-container {
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
background: #fff;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 30px;
background: #f0f7ff;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 8px;
border-left: 5px solid #007bff;
}
.calc-header h2 {
margin: 0;
color: #2c3e50;
font-size: 24px;
}
.calc-wrapper {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 20px;
}
.input-group {
flex: 1 1 300px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.input-group label {
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: #444;
}
.input-group input, .input-group select {
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 16px;
transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.input-group input:focus, .input-group select:focus {
border-color: #007bff;
outline: none;
}
.calc-btn {
width: 100%;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #28a745;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.2s;
margin-top: 10px;
}
.calc-btn:hover {
background-color: #218838;
}
.calc-results {
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #f8f9fa;
border-radius: 8px;
display: none;
border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}
.result-main {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 20px;
padding-bottom: 20px;
border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;
}
.result-value {
font-size: 36px;
color: #28a745;
font-weight: 800;
}
.result-label {
color: #666;
font-size: 14px;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.breakdown-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 15px;
}
.breakdown-item {
background: white;
padding: 10px;
border-radius: 4px;
border: 1px solid #eee;
}
.breakdown-item strong {
display: block;
font-size: 18px;
color: #333;
}
.breakdown-item span {
font-size: 12px;
color: #777;
}
.content-section {
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #333;
}
.content-section h3 {
color: #2c3e50;
border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
padding-bottom: 10px;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.content-section p {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.error-msg {
color: #dc3545;
font-size: 14px;
margin-top: 5px;
display: none;
}
function calculateMyHourlyRate() {
// Get inputs
var amount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('payAmount').value);
var freq = document.getElementById('payFrequency').value;
var hours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hoursPerWeek').value);
var weeks = parseFloat(document.getElementById('weeksPerYear').value);
var errorDiv = document.getElementById('amountError');
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('resultsArea');
// Reset error
errorDiv.style.display = 'none';
// Validation
if (isNaN(amount) || amount <= 0) {
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
resultDiv.style.display = 'none';
return;
}
if (isNaN(hours) || hours <= 0) hours = 40;
if (isNaN(weeks) || weeks <= 0) weeks = 52;
var annualSalary = 0;
// Normalize to Annual Salary
switch(freq) {
case 'year':
annualSalary = amount;
break;
case 'month':
annualSalary = amount * 12;
break;
case 'biweek':
annualSalary = amount * 26;
break;
case 'week':
annualSalary = amount * weeks;
break;
case 'day':
// Assuming daily rate multiplied by working days in a week (usually 5 if 40 hours)
// Logic: Day Rate * (HoursPerWeek / HoursPerDay?)
// Simpler logic: Amount * 5 days * Weeks per year (Standard assumption)
// If they work less days, the hours per week logic below adjusts the hourly rate accurately.
annualSalary = amount * 5 * weeks;
break;
}
// Calculate Totals
var totalHoursPerYear = hours * weeks;
var hourlyRate = annualSalary / totalHoursPerYear;
// Calculate Breakdowns
var weeklyPay = annualSalary / weeks;
var monthlyPay = annualSalary / 12;
var dailyPay = hourlyRate * (hours / 5); // Assuming 5 day work week average
// Formatting
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
});
// Update DOM
document.getElementById('hourlyResult').innerText = formatter.format(hourlyRate);
document.getElementById('dailyResult').innerText = formatter.format(dailyPay);
document.getElementById('weeklyResult').innerText = formatter.format(weeklyPay);
document.getElementById('monthlyResult').innerText = formatter.format(monthlyPay);
document.getElementById('annualResult').innerText = formatter.format(annualSalary);
// Update labels dynamically
document.getElementById('dailyLabel').innerText = "Daily Income (" + (hours/5).toFixed(1) + " hrs avg)";
// Show results
resultDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
How to Calculate My Hourly Pay Rate
Understanding exactly how much you earn per hour is crucial for evaluating job offers, negotiating raises, or simply managing your personal finances. While many employment contracts state an annual salary, knowing your hourly rate helps you compare positions with different time commitments.
The Basic Formula
The standard formula to calculate your hourly rate from an annual salary is straightforward:
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary / Total Hours Worked per Year
For a standard full-time employee working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks a year, the total hours work out to 2,080 hours (40 x 52). Therefore, you simply divide your annual salary by 2,080.
Example: If you earn $52,000 a year:
$52,000 / 2,080 hours = $25.00 per hour.
Factors That Affect Your True Hourly Rate
While the basic calculation gives you a gross number, your "real" hourly rate might differ based on several factors:
- Unpaid Overtime: If you are on a salary but regularly work 50 hours instead of 40, your effective hourly rate drops significantly.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): If you get paid vacation, you are technically paid for hours you don't work, which increases the value of your working hours.
- Bonuses: Annual performance bonuses should be added to your base salary before dividing by hours to get a comprehensive hourly rate.
Why Convert Salary to Hourly?
1. Comparing Job Offers: Job A might offer $60,000 for 40 hours a week, while Job B offers $70,000 but demands 60 hours a week. Calculating the hourly rate reveals that Job A pays roughly $28.85/hr, while Job B pays roughly $22.44/hr despite the higher total salary.
2. Freelancing pricing: If you are looking to do consulting work on the side, knowing your salaried hourly rate gives you a baseline for what to charge clients. Usually, freelancers charge 2x to 3x their salaried hourly rate to cover taxes and overhead.
Common Salary to Hourly Conversions (Based on 40-hour weeks)
- $30,000 / year = $14.42 / hour
- $40,000 / year = $19.23 / hour
- $50,000 / year = $24.04 / hour
- $75,000 / year = $36.06 / hour
- $100,000 / year = $48.08 / hour
Use the calculator above to input your specific work hours and weeks to get the most accurate figure for your situation.