Employee Salary Calculator
Find the salary you need as an employee to match your contractor income
Contractor Position Details
Your current or target hourly rate
Average billable hours (often less than 40)
Accounting for unpaid vacation/sick time
Equipment, software, insurance, etc.
Equivalent Employee Salary
Enter your contractor details and click "Calculate" to see your equivalent employee salary
Understanding the Comparison
Contractor Advantages
- • Higher hourly rates
- • Tax deductions available
- • Flexibility and autonomy
- • Diverse project experience
Employee Advantages
- • Steady, predictable income
- • Comprehensive benefits, including paid time off
- • Employer-paid federal payroll taxes
- • Potential career advancement opportunities