Work out what you really earn per hour once commuting time and work-related costs are counted.
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With annual gross pay 50,000, paid hours per week 40, paid weeks per year 48, commute each way (minutes) 40, days you travel to work per week 5, work-related costs per month 150, the real hourly rate is $21.52.
| Annual gross pay | 50,000 |
|---|---|
| Paid hours per week | 40 |
| Paid weeks per year | 48 |
| Commute each way (minutes) | 40 |
| Days you travel to work per week | 5 |
| Work-related costs per month | 150 |
| Real hourly rate | $21.52 |
|---|---|
| Headline hourly rate | $26.04 |
| Commuting hours per year | 320 hours |
| Work-related costs per year | $1,800.00 |
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Real hourly rate = (annual pay − 12 × monthly work costs) ÷ (paid hours + commute hours). Gross pay is used so the result is comparable across countries. Commute time counts as unpaid time, and costs such as fares, parking, work clothes and lunches reduce what you keep.
With annual gross pay 50,000, paid hours per week 40, paid weeks per year 48, commute each way (minutes) 40, days you travel to work per week 5, work-related costs per month 150, the real hourly rate is $21.52. Headline hourly rate: $26.04; Commuting hours per year: 320 hours; Work-related costs per year: $1,800.00.
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