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How Much Is Your Time Actually Worth?
Stop thinking in dollars. Start thinking in hours of your life.
You don't really pay for things with money. You pay with the hours of your life it took to earn that money. A $60 impulse buy isn't '$60' — it's a slice of an afternoon you'll never get back.
Type in what you earn and how much you work, and this calculator reveals the true price of your time. Then drop in something you've been eyeing to see exactly how many hours of work it costs. It's the most useful reframe you'll do all week.
Good to know
Is this my exact net hourly wage?
It's a clear estimate based on the numbers you enter (gross, before taxes). Its real value is the reframe — seeing purchases as hours of your life.
Should I include overtime and commute?
If you want the harsh-but-honest version, add commute hours to your weekly hours. It usually lowers your true hourly rate more than people expect.