Hourly Pay Calculator
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Piece Rate Calculator
Calculate earnings from units completed and pay per unit, then compare your piecework pay with an effective hourly rate.
Pay per unitEffective hourly rateTarget unit rate
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Calculate piece-rate pay
This calculator estimates piecework earnings and productivity from your inputs. It does not determine minimum-wage, overtime, or other legal pay requirements.
How to calculate piece-rate pay
Piece-rate or piecework pay is based on output rather than simply multiplying hours by an hourly wage. The basic calculation multiplies completed units by the rate paid for each unit.
Piece-rate earnings = Units completed × Rate per unit
Example: 300 units at $1.50 each
Completing 300 units at $1.50 per unit produces $450 in piece-rate earnings. If the work took 20 hours, the effective hourly rate is $22.50.
$450 ÷ 20 hours = $22.50/hour effective rate
How to calculate units per hour
Divide completed units by hours worked. Productivity is useful when working backward from a desired hourly income to the unit rate needed.
Target rate per unit = Target hourly earnings ÷ Units per hour
Important: wage-and-hour rules can apply to piece-rate workers. This tool intentionally does not decide whether additional minimum-wage, overtime, rest-period, or other compensation is required in a particular jurisdiction.
Piece rate calculator FAQ
How do I calculate pay per piece?
Multiply the number of completed units by the agreed rate per unit.
How do I convert piece-rate pay to an hourly rate?
Divide total piece-rate earnings by the hours worked.
How do I calculate the unit rate needed for a target hourly income?
Divide the target hourly income by the number of units you typically complete per hour.
What counts as a unit?
A unit can be a piece, item, task, delivery, box, assembly, or another measurable unit used by the pay arrangement.
Does this calculator include overtime or minimum-wage adjustments?
No. It provides arithmetic estimates only; applicable compensation requirements depend on the work arrangement and law.
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