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Salary vs Hourly: What You Actually Earn

A $65,000 salary sounds like $31.25/hour (65,000 ÷ 2,080 hours). But if you regularly work 50 hours per week without overtime pay, your effective hourly rate drops to $25/hour. Salaried employees often work more than 40 hours, making their true hourly rate lower than the simple calculation. On the flip side, if your salary includes 3 weeks of paid vacation, you are earning $65,000 for 49 weeks of work — effectively $33.16/hour for actual working time.

When comparing a salaried offer to an hourly offer, factor in benefits. A $65,000 salary with health insurance ($6,000-12,000 annual value), 401k match ($3,000-5,000), and paid time off ($3,000-5,000) is worth $77,000-87,000 in total compensation. An hourly position at $35/hour ($72,800) without benefits may actually pay less overall.