Salary Calculator
Convert pay between hourly, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual.
How to Use
- Enter your pay amount and select the period it represents (hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, etc.).
- Set hours per week (default 40) and weeks per year (default 52, adjusted for unpaid leave).
- Every other pay period auto-calculates and displays in the right panel.
- Numbers are gross (before taxes and deductions) — use the Take-Home Paycheck calculator for net pay.
- For salaried positions, just enter the annual figure and ignore hours/week.
- For hourly contractors, enter the hourly rate and adjust weeks/year for unpaid time off.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours are in a "standard" work year?
2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks) is the canonical full-time benchmark in the U.S. Many salary-to-hourly conversions use this. Real working hours often differ: federal employees and most U.S. workers get holidays plus paid time off, so actual hours worked may be 1,950–2,000. Hourly workers typically don't get paid for unpaid leave, which is why the calculator lets you adjust weeks/year.
What's the difference between weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly?
Weekly = 52 paychecks per year. Bi-weekly = every 2 weeks = 26 paychecks per year (slightly more pay than 24 due to two months having a 'third' paycheck). Semi-monthly = twice per month = 24 paychecks per year, typically on the 1st and 15th. Most U.S. companies use bi-weekly; semi-monthly is common at older or larger companies and for salaried positions.
Why is my hourly equivalent different from my actual hourly rate?
If you're salaried, your effective hourly rate depends on how many hours you actually work. A $75,000 salary at 40 hr/wk × 52 wk = $36.06/hr. The same salary at 50 hr/wk = $28.85/hr. The calculator uses your specified hours/week to compute the effective rate.
Does this account for overtime?
No — it computes straight-time pay only. U.S. federal law requires 1.5× overtime pay for non-exempt employees beyond 40 hours per week, but the calculation depends on your overtime status, employer policy, and state rules. Calculate base pay here, then layer overtime separately.
How do I compare a salary offer with my current pay?
Convert both to the same period. Annual is usually the cleanest because it normalizes pay-period quirks. Don't forget benefits (health insurance, 401(k) match, PTO) — the headline salary number can be misleading by 20%+ in either direction once benefits are factored in.
Are these gross or net figures?
Gross — what your employer reports as your pay before any taxes, benefits deductions, or 401(k) contributions. Net (take-home) is typically 65–80% of gross depending on your state, federal bracket, and elections. Use the Take-Home Paycheck calculator to estimate net.
Common Use Cases
Comparing job offers
Convert offers in different formats (hourly contract vs. salary vs. monthly stipend) to a common annual figure for apples-to-apples comparison.
Negotiating a raise
Compute the dollar value of a 3%, 5%, or 8% raise to your annual base across all pay periods.
Setting freelance rates
Reverse-engineer your hourly rate from a target annual income, accounting for unbillable time.
Budgeting around bi-weekly pay
See how your monthly budget interacts with bi-weekly pay periods, including the bonus paycheck months.
Contractor vs. employee math
Compare a /hr 1099 contract rate against a W-2 salary, factoring in self-employment tax and benefits.
Government / non-profit pay
Many public-sector roles publish annual ranges; convert to monthly and weekly to match your budget.
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