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Contract vs Permanent Calculator.

Deducted from working days (Base: 251 days)
Deducted from working days (Base: 251 days)
→ Calculates equivalent permanent salary
→ Calculates equivalent contract rate

Curious how your contract rate compares to a permanent salary — or vice versa?

This simple calculator helps you convert between daily contractor rates and or annual permanent salaries. It uses the following assumptions:

  • 251 working days per year ( 365 days minus 52 weekends / 104 weekend days minus 10 standard public holidays)

  • Superannuation (please enter amounts including super for the permanent salary and or contract rate)

  • 25% uplift on permanent salaries to account for superannuation, leave entitlements, etc.

Use this tool as a general guide when exploring your earning potential in different engagement models.

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