This Wage Salary Calculator is a straightforward tool designed to help you estimate your gross annual income based on your hourly pay rate and your typical working schedule. It's a fundamental calculation for understanding your earning potential and for financial planning.
The calculation is based on the following simple formula:
Gross Income Per Week: Hourly Rate × Hours Per Week
Gross Income Per Year: Gross Income Per Week × Weeks Per Year
Alternatively, it can be combined into a single formula:
Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours Per Week × Weeks Per Year
How to Use the Calculator:
Hourly Rate: Enter the amount you earn per hour. This is your base pay before any overtime or bonuses.
Hours Per Week: Input the average number of hours you work each week. For full-time employment, this is typically 40 hours.
Weeks Per Year: Specify the number of weeks you work in a year. Most standard jobs operate on a 52-week basis, accounting for holidays and standard leave.
Clicking the "Calculate Annual Salary" button will provide your estimated gross annual income. This figure represents your total earnings before any deductions, such as income tax, social security, health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and other withholdings.
Use Cases:
Job Offer Evaluation: Quickly compare potential salaries from different job offers.
Budgeting: Get a clear picture of your expected income to plan your expenses.
Financial Planning: Understand your earning capacity for loan applications, savings goals, or investment planning.
Career Change Assessment: Estimate income changes when considering a new role or industry.
While this calculator provides a useful estimate, remember that your net pay (take-home pay) will be lower after taxes and other deductions. For a precise figure, always refer to your pay stubs or consult with your employer's HR department.
function calculateSalary() {
var hourlyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hourlyRate").value);
var hoursPerWeek = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hoursPerWeek").value);
var weeksPerYear = parseFloat(document.getElementById("weeksPerYear").value);
var resultContainer = document.getElementById("result-container");
var annualSalaryResult = document.getElementById("annualSalaryResult");
// Clear previous error messages or results
annualSalaryResult.textContent = "$0.00";
resultContainer.style.display = "none";
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(hourlyRate) || hourlyRate < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid hourly rate (a non-negative number).");
return;
}
if (isNaN(hoursPerWeek) || hoursPerWeek < 0) {
alert("Please enter valid hours per week (a non-negative number).");
return;
}
if (isNaN(weeksPerYear) || weeksPerYear <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid weeks per year (a positive number).");
return;
}
var annualSalary = hourlyRate * hoursPerWeek * weeksPerYear;
// Format the result to two decimal places
annualSalaryResult.textContent = "$" + annualSalary.toFixed(2);
resultContainer.style.display = "block";
}