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Salary Breakdown
Hourly Rate$0.00
Daily Pay$0.00
Weekly Pay$0.00
Bi-Weekly Pay (Every 2 Weeks)$0.00
Monthly Pay$0.00
Annual Salary$0.00
function calculateHourlyRate() {
// Get Inputs
var amount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('payAmount').value);
var freq = document.getElementById('payFrequency').value;
var hoursWeek = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hoursPerWeek').value);
var daysWeek = parseFloat(document.getElementById('daysPerWeek').value);
var weeksYear = parseFloat(document.getElementById('weeksPerYear').value);
var errorDiv = document.getElementById('errorMsg');
var resultsDiv = document.getElementById('results');
// Validation
if (isNaN(amount) || amount <= 0 || isNaN(hoursWeek) || hoursWeek <= 0 || isNaN(daysWeek) || daysWeek <= 0 || isNaN(weeksYear) || weeksYear <= 0) {
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
resultsDiv.style.display = 'none';
return;
}
errorDiv.style.display = 'none';
// Core Logic: Normalize everything to Annual first
var annualSalary = 0;
if (freq === 'year') {
annualSalary = amount;
} else if (freq === 'month') {
annualSalary = amount * 12;
} else if (freq === 'week') {
annualSalary = amount * weeksYear;
} else if (freq === 'day') {
// Amount per day * days per week * weeks per year
annualSalary = amount * daysWeek * weeksYear;
} else if (freq === 'hour') {
// Amount per hour * hours per week * weeks per year
annualSalary = amount * hoursWeek * weeksYear;
}
// Calculate Derivatives
var weeklyPay = annualSalary / weeksYear;
var biWeeklyPay = weeklyPay * 2; // Standard bi-weekly
var monthlyPay = annualSalary / 12;
var hourlyRate = annualSalary / (hoursWeek * weeksYear);
var dailyPay = weeklyPay / daysWeek; // Better to derive daily from weekly/days than hourly*8
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resHourly').innerHTML = '$' + hourlyRate.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resDaily').innerHTML = '$' + dailyPay.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resWeekly').innerHTML = '$' + weeklyPay.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resBiWeekly').innerHTML = '$' + biWeeklyPay.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resMonthly').innerHTML = '$' + monthlyPay.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resAnnual').innerHTML = '$' + annualSalary.toLocaleString('en-US', {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
resultsDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding How to Calculate Hourly Rate in the US
Whether you are negotiating a new job offer, planning your household budget, or comparing freelance rates against a salaried position, understanding the conversion between an annual salary and an hourly wage is essential. The US Hourly Rate Calculator above simplifies this math by allowing you to input your pay frequency and work variables to see a complete breakdown of your income.
The Basic Formula
In the United States, the standard full-time work schedule consists of 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. This totals 2,080 working hours annually. While this is the baseline for most calculations, actual working hours can vary based on unpaid time off, overtime, and company policies.
Quick Calculation: To roughly estimate your hourly rate from an annual salary, drop the last three zeros and divide by 2. For example, $50,000 becomes 50, divided by 2 equals $25/hour. This is a shorthand for dividing by 2,000 hours (50 weeks × 40 hours).
Salary to Hourly
To convert an annual salary to an hourly wage precisely:
Step 1: Determine total annual hours (Hours per Week × Weeks per Year).
Step 2: Divide Annual Salary by Total Annual Hours.
Example: A salary of $60,000 working 40 hours/week for 52 weeks.
$60,000 ÷ 2,080 hours = $28.85 per hour.
Hourly to Salary
To convert an hourly wage to an annual salary:
Step 1: Multiply Hourly Rate by Hours per Week (Weekly Pay).
Step 2: Multiply Weekly Pay by Weeks per Year (usually 52).
Example: A wage of $20.00/hour.
$20 × 40 hours = $800/week.
$800 × 52 weeks = $41,600 per year.
Factors Influencing Your Paycheck
When using this calculator, keep in mind that the resulting figures are Gross Pay (before taxes and deductions). Your "Take-Home" (Net) pay will be lower due to:
Federal and State Income Tax: Progressive tax rates based on your income bracket.
FICA Taxes: Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld from most US paychecks.
Benefits: Deductions for health insurance, 401(k) retirement contributions, and HSAs.
Unpaid Time Off: If you are an hourly contractor, you generally only get paid for hours worked. If you take 2 weeks of unpaid vacation, enter "50" in the "Weeks per Year" field for accurate results.
Bi-Weekly vs. Semi-Monthly Pay
It is important to distinguish between bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay periods, as they affect cash flow:
Bi-Weekly: You are paid every two weeks (e.g., every other Friday). This results in 26 paychecks per year. Two months of the year will have three paychecks.
Semi-Monthly: You are paid twice a month (e.g., the 15th and the 30th). This results in 24 paychecks per year. Your paycheck amount is slightly higher per check compared to bi-weekly for the same salary.
Freelance and Contractor Rates
If you are using this calculator to set a freelance hourly rate based on a desired salary, remember to add a markup (typically 25-30%). Unlike W-2 employees, 1099 contractors must pay the full 15.3% self-employment tax and cover their own health insurance and overhead costs.