body {
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line-height: 1.6;
color: #333;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 20px;
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border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 30px;
margin-bottom: 40px;
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width: 100%;
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outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,123,255,0.25);
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display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 14px;
background-color: #28a745;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
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border: 2px solid #28a745;
border-radius: 8px;
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font-weight: bold;
font-size: 18px;
color: #2c3e50;
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color: #28a745;
font-size: 24px;
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margin-top: 50px;
background: #fff;
padding: 20px;
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color: #2c3e50;
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function calculateHourlyRate() {
// Get inputs using var
var payAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('payAmount').value);
var frequency = document.getElementById('payFrequency').value;
var hoursPerWeek = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hoursPerWeek').value);
var weeksPerYear = parseFloat(document.getElementById('weeksPerYear').value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(payAmount) || isNaN(hoursPerWeek) || isNaN(weeksPerYear) || hoursPerWeek <= 0 || weeksPerYear <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid positive numbers for pay, hours, and weeks.");
return;
}
// Normalize everything to Annual Income first
var annualIncome = 0;
if (frequency === 'year') {
annualIncome = payAmount;
} else if (frequency === 'month') {
annualIncome = payAmount * 12;
} else if (frequency === 'biweek') {
annualIncome = payAmount * 26;
} else if (frequency === 'week') {
annualIncome = payAmount * weeksPerYear;
} else if (frequency === 'day') {
// Assuming 5 days a week standard if daily is selected, or calculate based on hours?
// Let's assume input is a standard daily rate.
// Standard calc: Daily Rate * 5 days * Weeks per year
annualIncome = payAmount * 5 * weeksPerYear;
}
// Calculate breakdown stats
var totalHoursPerYear = hoursPerWeek * weeksPerYear;
// Prevent divide by zero
if (totalHoursPerYear === 0) {
alert("Total working hours cannot be zero.");
return;
}
var hourlyRate = annualIncome / totalHoursPerYear;
var weeklyPay = annualIncome / weeksPerYear; // Actual weeks worked
var monthlyPay = annualIncome / 12;
var dailyPay = hourlyRate * 8; // Standard 8 hour day logic for display
// Display results
var resultBox = document.getElementById('resultArea');
resultBox.style.display = "block";
// Formatting helper
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
});
document.getElementById('resHourly').innerHTML = formatter.format(hourlyRate);
document.getElementById('resDaily').innerHTML = formatter.format(dailyPay);
document.getElementById('resWeekly').innerHTML = formatter.format(weeklyPay);
document.getElementById('resMonthly').innerHTML = formatter.format(monthlyPay);
document.getElementById('resAnnual').innerHTML = formatter.format(annualIncome);
}
How to Calculate Your Hourly Rate of Pay
Understanding your hourly rate is crucial for financial planning, whether you are a salaried employee, a freelancer, or negotiating a new job offer. While an annual salary figure gives you a macro view of your earnings, breaking it down into an hourly wage provides insight into the true value of your time.
The Basic Formula
The core concept behind calculating an hourly rate is dividing your total income by the total amount of time spent earning it. The standard formula used by most employers and financial institutions assumes a full-time schedule.
Formula:
Hourly Rate = Total Annual Salary / (Hours Worked Per Week × Weeks Worked Per Year)
For a standard American full-time job:
- Hours per week: 40
- Weeks per year: 52
- Total hours: 2,080 hours
Example Calculation
Let's say you have been offered a salary of $52,000 per year and you are expected to work a standard 40-hour week.
- Determine total hours: 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours.
- Divide salary by hours: $52,000 / 2,080 = $25.00 per hour.
This simple math helps you compare a salaried position against an hourly one. If an hourly job offers $30/hour, you know immediately it pays more per unit of time than the $52k salary, assuming benefits are comparable.
Why Your "Real" Hourly Rate Might Be Lower
The calculator above provides your gross hourly rate based on contract hours. However, your "real" hourly rate is often lower when you factor in extra uncompensated time.
If you are salaried at $52,000 but actually work 50 hours a week instead of 40:
- Total hours rise to: 50 × 52 = 2,600 hours.
- New Hourly Rate: $52,000 / 2,600 = $20.00 per hour.
This is a 20% decrease in the value of your time. This is why tracking your actual hours worked is vital for salaried employees to ensure they are not being overworked without appropriate compensation.
Freelancers and Contractors
For independent contractors, calculating an hourly rate involves more than just income. You must account for overhead costs (software, equipment, insurance) and taxes (self-employment tax). A common rule of thumb is to aim for an hourly rate that is 25-50% higher than a comparable salaried employee to cover these additional expenses and lack of paid time off.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year (40 hours/week) consists of 2,080 hours. However, if you deduct 2 weeks for unpaid vacation or holidays, the number drops to 2,000 hours, which is a common figure used for quick mental math.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No, this tool calculates your Gross Hourly Rate (before taxes). To find your Net (take-home) hourly rate, you would need to subtract your estimated tax percentage from the 'Pay Amount' before calculating.
How do I calculate overtime?
In the United States, federal law typically mandates that hourly employees receive 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a week. Salaried exempt employees are generally not eligible for overtime pay.