.calculator-container {
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 12px;
background-color: #ffffff;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.calculator-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.calculator-header h2 {
color: #2c3e50;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.input-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 20px;
margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.input-group {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.input-group label {
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: #34495e;
font-size: 14px;
}
.input-group input {
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccd1d9;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 16px;
outline: none;
transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.input-group input:focus {
border-color: #3498db;
}
.calc-button {
grid-column: span 2;
background-color: #2ecc71;
color: white;
padding: 15px;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s;
}
.calc-button:hover {
background-color: #27ae60;
}
.results-container {
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #f8f9fa;
border-radius: 8px;
display: none;
}
.result-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: 10px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.result-row:last-child {
border-bottom: none;
}
.result-label {
color: #7f8c8d;
font-weight: 500;
}
.result-value {
color: #2c3e50;
font-weight: 700;
font-size: 18px;
}
.article-section {
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #333;
}
.article-section h3 {
color: #2c3e50;
border-left: 4px solid #2ecc71;
padding-left: 15px;
margin-top: 25px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.input-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.calc-button {
grid-column: span 1;
}
}
Daily Earnings (8h day)
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Weekly Gross Pay
$0.00
Average Monthly Pay
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Annual Gross Income
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How to Use the Hourly Earning Calculator
Calculating your precise income is essential for budgeting, financial planning, and negotiating salary increases. This hourly earning calculator helps you visualize your gross pay (before taxes) across different timeframes. Simply input your current hourly rate and the number of hours you work per week to see the breakdown.
The Formula for Hourly Earnings
To calculate your annual salary manually, use the following logic:
- Weekly Gross Pay: (Hourly Rate × Regular Hours) + (Overtime Rate × Overtime Hours)
- Annual Income: Weekly Gross Pay × Weeks Worked per Year (usually 52)
- Monthly Income: Annual Income ÷ 12
Realistic Example Calculation
Let's say you earn $30.00 per hour and work a standard 40-hour work week with no overtime and 52 weeks per year:
- Weekly: $30 × 40 = $1,200
- Monthly: ($1,200 × 52) / 12 = $5,200
- Annually: $1,200 × 52 = $62,400
If you work 5 hours of overtime at a 1.5x multiplier ($45/hr), your weekly total would increase by $225, bringing your annual total to $74,100.
Why Knowing Your Hourly Value Matters
Understanding your hourly earning potential allows you to make informed decisions about side hustles, career changes, and overtime opportunities. It also helps you determine your "opportunity cost"—how much money you are effectively trading for your time.
function calculateEarnings() {
var hourlyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hourlyRate").value);
var hoursPerWeek = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hoursPerWeek").value);
var overtimeHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("overtimeHours").value) || 0;
var overtimeMultiplier = parseFloat(document.getElementById("overtimeMultiplier").value) || 1.5;
var weeksPerYear = parseFloat(document.getElementById("weeksPerYear").value) || 52;
if (isNaN(hourlyRate) || isNaN(hoursPerWeek) || hourlyRate <= 0 || hoursPerWeek <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid positive numbers for Hourly Rate and Hours Per Week.");
return;
}
// Calculations
var regularWeeklyPay = hourlyRate * hoursPerWeek;
var overtimeWeeklyPay = overtimeHours * (hourlyRate * overtimeMultiplier);
var totalWeeklyPay = regularWeeklyPay + overtimeWeeklyPay;
var annualPay = totalWeeklyPay * weeksPerYear;
var monthlyPay = annualPay / 12;
var dailyPay = (regularWeeklyPay / 5); // Assumes 5-day work week for daily standard
// Display results
document.getElementById("dailyResult").innerHTML = "$" + dailyPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("weeklyResult").innerHTML = "$" + totalWeeklyPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("monthlyResult").innerHTML = "$" + monthlyPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("annualResult").innerHTML = "$" + annualPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("results").style.display = "block";
}