If you received three job offers, one for $14 per hour, one for $2400 per month and one for $27,750 per year which job should you take if salary was your only consideration?

• A. 14 per hour
• B. $2400 per month
• C. $27,750 per year
• D. Take the one with benefits

Answer: (A)

When salary is the only factor, convert all offers to annual pay to compare fairly. Working full-time (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year), $14 per hour equals 14 × 40 × 52 = 29,120 per year. The $2,400 per month option adds up to 2,400 × 12 = 28,800 per year. The fixed yearly salary is 27,750 per year. So the hourly wage yields the highest annual income, making it the best choice if only salary matters (assuming standard full-time hours and no overtime).