Practical use cases
- Comparing a salaried role to a contract or hourly rate on a like-for-like basis.
- Budgeting and workforce planning.
- Sense-checking an offer or quote before discussing it.
Calculator
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Informational only. These calculators give simple estimates for planning and education. They are not tax, payroll or legal advice — actual rules and figures vary by jurisdiction, contract and policy. Confirm exact numbers with a qualified professional.
How it works
The hourly rate is the annual salary divided by the paid hours in a year: salary ÷ (hours per week × (52 − unpaid/vacation weeks)). Daily uses a five-day week; the optional overtime multiplier simply scales the hourly rate. All figures are gross — before tax or other deductions.
Salary vs. hourly, in brief
Salaried and hourly figures are only comparable when the hours behind them are explicit. Contractor rates often need to cover costs an employer would otherwise carry, so a like-for-like comparison should account for that. For the reverse conversion and gross frequency breakdowns, use the salary calculator; for leave planning see the vacation days calculator.