BUILT FOR THE TRADES

Know what the job really pays.

Electricians, welders, pipefitters, linemen — a bigger hourly number doesn't always mean a bigger check. Run the real math on overtime, per diem, and housing before you sign.

PAY CALCULATOR

Your job offer

Hourly rate

Hours / week OT multiplier Per diem / day

Per diem days Housing / week

Regular pay$0

Overtime pay$0

Per diem$0

Housing−$0

Weekly compensation after housing* $0 $0 / month annualized

*Before taxes. Per diem tax treatment depends on the arrangement and applicable tax rules. This is an estimate, not tax advice.

OFFER COMPARISON

Which offer puts more in your pocket?

Offer A

Hourly rate Hours/week OT multiplier Per diem/day Per diem days Housing/week

After housing*$0/wk

Offer B

Hourly rate Hours/week OT multiplier Per diem/day Per diem days Housing/week

After housing*$0/wk

*Before taxes and other personal expenses.

WHY ROADRATE

A higher hourly rate doesn't always mean a better job.

Overtime, per diem, schedule and housing can completely change the value of a traveling job. RoadRate puts the important numbers in one place, so you can decide with the full picture instead of just the headline rate.