What is a living wage?

A living wage is the minimum income required to meet basic needs including housing, food, healthcare, and transportation in a specific area.

How is this calculated?

The calculator divides your total monthly expenses by the number of working hours in a year (assuming 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

This calculator shows pre-tax living wage. Add 20-30% to account for taxes depending on your location.

Calculate the minimum hourly wage needed to cover basic living expenses in your area

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