Formula
- Use the units shown beside each field.
- Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
- Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
- Before personal tax and unlisted expenses. A planning target, not a market salary prediction.
Example Calculation
- Target annual compensation: 60000 currency
- Annual business costs: 10000 currency
- Working weeks: 46
- Hours per week: 40 h
- Billable share: 50 %
A 70,000 total target spread across 920 billable hours requires about 76.09 per hour.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this calculator?
Enter target annual compensation, annual business costs, working weeks, hours per week, billable share. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.
What method does it use?
rate=(compensation+costs)/(weeks × hours × billable share).. Before personal tax and unlisted expenses. A planning target, not a market salary prediction.
Why might a rounded result differ?
The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.
Are my inputs saved online?
No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.
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