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Dividing take-home pay by the hours actually committed — including commuting and work-related time — gives a defensible value for an hour of your time. It is the figure to use when deciding whether to pay someone else to do a task.
Value of time
Effective hourly value = take-home income / [(work hours + commute) × weeks worked]
Figures are estimates for planning only. Prices, returns, inflation and personal circumstances all change. This is not financial or tax advice — speak to a qualified adviser before making decisions.
Because it is time you would not spend if you did not work, so it belongs in the denominator.
No. Leisure has value beyond its cost, and not all saved hours convert into earnings.