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Your Contract Says $41.40/hr. Your Real Wage Is $32.70/hr (Example).

Stop getting underpaid by hidden work costs. Factor in daily commute hours, unpaid overtime, fuel, meals, and wardrobe to discover your True Hourly Value.

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Visual Activity & Compensation Tracking

Monthly financial insights at a glance

An organized view of your actual hourly earnings, compensation split, and activity trends designed to help you track progress and stay in control.

Contract vs Real Living Rate
$32.70 (Example) -21% vs Contract
Hourly Dilution (Example)
$41.40
Contract
$32.70
Real Living
-$8.70
Value Leak
Monthly (Ex.)$5,181
Weekly$1,043
Daily$278
Real/hr$32.7
Total Package Structure
$115,000 (Example) Itemized Split
Package Breakdown (Example)
Base (Ex.) $95k
Base Salary ($95k Example)
Equity ($12k)
Bonus ($8k)
Hidden Work Cost (Ex.): -$8,420 / yr Unpaid Hours: 500+ hrs
⚡ STEP-BY-STEP SIMPLICITY

How RealRate Works
In 3 Intuitive Steps.

No complicated finance degree required. No account required. Discover your genuine earning power in under 60 seconds.

01

Plug in Your Contract

Enter your agreed hourly rate or annual salary along with scheduled weekly work hours and baseline payment cycle.

Contract Rate: $43.00/hr (Example)
02

Log Invisible Deductions

Account for unpaid commute, mandatory hardware, SaaS subscriptions, client communication overhead, and tax obligations.

Hidden Leak: -$6,700/yr (Example)
03

Unlock Your Real Take-Home

Instantly view your authentic dollar-per-hour worth, trigger side-by-side offer comparisons, and generate AI counter-offer strategies.

Real Rate Audit: $32.70/hr (Example)
RealRate Time Investment Screen
Your true hours, made visible

Itemize your weekly hours with powerful time audits.

Contracted for 40 hours, but actually working 52 hours? Track unpaid overtime, daily commute, and off-hours prep to uncover the hidden labor diluting your hourly rate. Core calculator works offline directly on your device.

  • ✓ Overtime tracker and schedule breakdown
  • ✓ Daily commute time itemization
  • ✓ Automated true hourly wage calculations
Turn expenses into decisions

Your hidden costs, clear and in control.

Commute fuel, daily work meals, professional wardrobe, and unreimbursed tech gear. RealRate gives you a simple, transparent audit of the out-of-pocket expenses required just to do your job.

  • ✓ Commute, parking & fuel tracking
  • ✓ Annual work expense overview ($8,420/yr illustrative example)
  • ✓ Unreimbursed gear & wardrobe deductions
RealRate Hidden Costs Screen
RealRate AI Career Coach Screen
Turn audit data into leverage

Plan your discussions with AI-powered career insights.

Walk into conversations armed with transparent calculations. AI-powered career insights summarize your uncompensated hours and out-of-pocket costs into actionable discussion points.

  • ✓ AI-powered career insights based on your inputs
  • ✓ One-click copy for email drafts or review notes
  • ✓ Exportable salary PDF reports
Global buying power, simplified

Understand your relative purchasing power across locations.

Relocating or taking a remote contract? RealRate includes a purchasing power comparison feature to help you evaluate how earnings compare across cost-of-living baselines.

  • ✓ Purchasing power comparison across locations
  • ✓ Cost of living baseline comparisons
  • ✓ Clear financial patterns at a glance
RealRate Global Purchasing Power Screen
THE HEADLINE SALARY TRAP

Why a $95k Job Can
Pay Less Than a $78k Role. (Illustrative Example)

A bigger headline salary looks tempting on paper—until unpaid commutes, parking fees, and mandatory office expenses quietly rob your paycheck. RealRate audits both offers side-by-side to reveal which role actually respects your time and bank account.

Offer A: Senior Software Eng (On-Site) (Example)
12h weekly commute • $8,420 hidden overhead (Example)
$41.40/hr (Ex.)
$32.70/hr Real (Ex.)
Offer B: Product Designer (Remote) Winner (Ex.)
0h commute • saves $7,180/yr out-of-pocket (Example)
$37.50/hr (Ex.)
+$5.30/hr Real Gain
✓ Commute & fuel deduction
✓ Side-by-side visual bars
✓ Automated comparison verdict
✓ Exportable salary reports
Part 01: Visual Rates
RealRate Offer Comparison - Visual Rates
Part 02: Metric Breakdown
RealRate Offer Comparison - Metric Breakdown

Design a smarter earning lifestyle with a layout that keeps your rates, costs, and hours simple to follow.

Our Target Audience
# Solo Freelancers # Digital Nomads # Remote Tech Talent # Agency Creatives # Career Switchers
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TARGET AUDIENCE

Who uses RealRate

A practical salary and hourly wage calculator built for professionals navigating modern compensation.

Employees comparing job offers

Evaluate multiple compensation packages side-by-side by factoring in commute time, overtime expectations, and true take-home pay.

Remote and hybrid workers

Calculate real hourly earnings by measuring the impact of home office costs, flexible schedules, and commute savings.

Freelancers and contractors

Determine sustainable billable rates accounting for unpaid admin hours, equipment expenses, and self-funded benefits.

Job seekers reviewing compensation

Audit salary proposals beyond headline figures to understand true purchasing power before accepting a new role.

★ FAQ

Common Questions,
Quick Answers.

Everything you need to know about calculating your real wage, unmasking hidden expenses, and navigating career insights with RealRate.

Have More Questions?

Reach out to our support team for assistance.

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RealRate deducts uncompensated hours (such as commute and overtime) and job-related expenses from your headline earnings. Your estimated net compensation is divided by your total invested hours to provide an illustrative true hourly wage for informational and educational purposes.

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