Pay guides
The calculator tells you what your pay converts to. These explain what it means — and where people quietly lose money.
Salary vs. hourly: which is actually better?
Salaried jobs feel like the upgrade. Often they aren't. A clear-eyed comparison of exempt and non-exempt pay, with the math most people skip.
How to negotiate an hourly rate
A practical script for negotiating hourly pay: how to anchor, what to say when asked your rate first, and the raise most people never think to ask for.
Exempt vs. non-exempt: are you owed overtime?
A plain-English guide to the FLSA's three-part exemption test, the 2026 salary thresholds, and the misclassification that quietly costs workers thousands.
What is a good hourly wage?
The national median hourly wage is $24.51. Here is how to tell whether your rate is actually good — using benchmarks that account for where you live and what you do.
Can my employer change my pay without telling me?
Employers can usually cut your pay going forward — but never for work you have already done. The rules on notice, minimum wage, and what to do if it happens.
How to read your pay stub
What every line on your pay stub means — gross vs. net, FICA, withholding, YTD — and the four errors worth checking for every single time.