Hourly wage guide

Calculate hourly wage from salary

A monthly salary becomes comparable only when weekly working hours are included. The result is a calculated gross hourly wage.

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Basic formula

  • Weekly hours × 52 ÷ 12 = average monthly hours.
  • Monthly salary ÷ average monthly hours = gross hourly wage.

Worked example

  • Monthly salary: €3,200 gross
  • Weekly time: 40 hours
  • Average monthly time: 173.33 hours
  • €3,200 ÷ 173.33 = about €18.46 gross per hour.

Converting annual salary

  • Divide annual salary by twelve first, then use the same formula.
  • Include regular bonuses only when you intentionally want an expanded comparison.

Limits

  • Allowances, overtime, bonuses and unpaid absences are not added automatically.
  • The result is not a net wage and excludes taxes and contributions.
FAQ

Questions about this topic

Why use 52 weeks?

It distributes average annual working time across twelve months.

Can I calculate part-time work?

Yes. Enter your actual contractual weekly hours.

Are bonuses included?

Only if they are already included in the salary value you enter.

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