Enter the distance in miles and the pay rate per mile into the calculator to determine the total pay for the trip. This calculator helps in estimating earnings for transportation jobs or services that charge per mile.
Pay Per Mile Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the total pay based on the pay per mile rate.
TP = D * PR
Variables:
- TP is the total pay ($)
- D is the distance traveled (miles)
- PR is the pay rate per mile ($/mile)
To calculate the total pay, multiply the distance traveled by the pay rate per mile.
What is Pay Per Mile?
Pay per mile is a compensation structure where a worker or service provider is paid a set amount for each mile traveled. This is common in transportation industries, such as trucking or ride-sharing services, where the distance covered directly relates to the earnings.
How to Calculate Total Pay?
The following steps outline how to calculate the total pay based on the pay per mile rate.
- First, determine the distance traveled (D) in miles.
- Next, determine the pay rate per mile (PR) in dollars per mile.
- Next, gather the formula from above = TP = D * PR.
- Finally, calculate the total pay (TP) in dollars.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
distance traveled (D) = 120 miles
pay rate per mile (PR) = $0.55 per mile
