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The hourly wage calculation converts a monthly salary to an equivalent hourly rate, accounting for working hours per week and weeks per year. This is particularly useful in Australia for comparing salaried positions with hourly jobs or understanding your true hourly earnings.
The calculator uses the following equation:
Where:
Explanation: The calculation first converts monthly salary to annual salary, then divides by total annual working hours to get the hourly rate.
Details: Understanding your equivalent hourly wage helps in comparing job offers, negotiating salaries, budgeting, and assessing overtime value. In Australia, it's particularly important for understanding your position relative to minimum wage and award rates.
Tips: Enter your gross monthly salary (before tax) in AUD and your standard working hours per week. The calculator assumes 52 working weeks per year (no unpaid leave). For more accurate results, adjust hours/week if you regularly work overtime or have unpaid breaks.
Q1: Does this include superannuation?
A: No, this calculates base salary only. Superannuation (currently 11% in Australia) is additional to this amount.
Q2: What about paid leave?
A: This calculation assumes paid leave is included in your salary. For more precise calculations, you might adjust for actual working weeks if you know them.
Q3: How does this compare to Australian minimum wage?
A: As of 2023, the national minimum wage is $23.23/hour or $882.80/week. Compare your result to these figures.
Q4: Should I use gross or net salary?
A: Use gross (pre-tax) salary for accurate comparisons, as tax rates vary between individuals.
Q5: What if my hours vary each week?
A: Use your average weekly hours for a reasonable estimate, or calculate separately for different work patterns.