Salary Calculator
Convert pay between hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual. Enter an amount and period to see every equivalent.
| Pay period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $30.00 |
| Daily | $240.00 |
| Weekly | $1,200.00 |
| Every 2 weeks | $2,400.00 |
| Monthly | $5,200.00 |
| Annual | $62,400.00 |
Gross (pre-tax) figures. For take-home pay after taxes, use our paycheck calculator.
How to use this calculator
Enter a pay amount and choose the period it represents — hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly, or annual. Then set your hours per week and weeks per year. The calculator instantly shows your equivalent pay across every period, from hourly to annual.
Adjust hours per week to reflect your actual schedule — part-time workers at 30 hours per week get a different hourly equivalent than full-time workers at 40. Adjust weeks per year if you take unpaid leave or work seasonally.
How pay-period conversion works
Every conversion uses the annual gross figure as the common hub. The calculator first converts whatever you entered into an annual amount, then divides that into each other period. This keeps all the conversions consistent and makes it easy to compare pay across job offers stated in different formats.
Hourly → Annual: multiply hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. Annual → Hourly: divide annual salary ÷ (hours per week × weeks per year). All other periods are derived from the annual figure by dividing by the appropriate number of periods per year.
The hours per week and weeks per year settings only affect the hourly conversion. Monthly, biweekly, and other time-based periods come directly from the annual figure regardless of how many hours you work.
Worked example
Suppose you are offered $28 per hour at a full-time position (40 hours/week, all 52 weeks):
- Annual: $28 × 40 × 52 = $58,240
- Monthly: $58,240 ÷ 12 ≈ $4,853
- Biweekly: $58,240 ÷ 26 ≈ $2,240
- Weekly: $58,240 ÷ 52 ≈ $1,120
- Daily: $28 × 8 hours = $224
Now suppose the same role offers $55,000 per year instead. Enter that as annual, and the calculator shows the hourly equivalent: $55,000 ÷ 2,080 hours ≈ $26.44/hour — about $1.56 less per hour than the hourly offer. That difference, annualized, is over $3,200.
How to interpret your result
All figures shown are gross — before federal and state income taxes, FICA, and any benefit deductions. The gap between gross and take-home is often 25–35% for someone in a moderate tax bracket. If you need to know what actually lands in your bank account, run the numbers through the paycheck calculator.
When comparing job offers, look at the annual gross first — it puts salary, hourly, and contract rates on the same footing. Then factor in benefits: health insurance, retirement match, paid time off, and overtime eligibility can shift the effective value significantly.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming biweekly and semi-monthly are the same. Biweekly is every two weeks (26 checks per year); semi-monthly is twice a month (24 checks per year). The monthly equivalent is the same, but the per-check amounts differ.
- Using 52 weeks when you take unpaid time off. If you work 50 weeks and two are unpaid, your effective hourly rate from the same annual salary is higher. Set weeks worked to 50 for an accurate result.
- Comparing gross salary to net take-home. Gross-to-gross and net-to-net comparisons are valid; mixing them is not. If one offer is stated as a salary and another as hourly, convert both to annual gross before comparing.
- Ignoring overtime in an hourly role. Regular overtime at 1.5× your base rate can add meaningfully to your total compensation. A $25/hour rate with 5 hours of weekly overtime yields $25 × 40 × 52 + $37.50 × 5 × 52 = $61,750 annually, not $52,000.
The formula
Annual = Hourly × Hours per week × Weeks per year
Hourly = Annual ÷ (Hours per week × Weeks per year)
Monthly = Annual ÷ 12 · Biweekly = Annual ÷ 26 · Semi-monthly = Annual ÷ 24 · Weekly = Annual ÷ 52
How we calculate this
All conversions use annual gross pay as the common denominator: hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year = annual, then divided into the selected period. Figures are gross (pre-tax). Weekly hours and weeks worked are user-adjustable to reflect part-time or seasonal schedules.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work per year. At $25 per hour, 40 hours a week, and 52 weeks, the annual equivalent is $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000.
How do I convert annual salary to an hourly rate?
Divide the annual salary by the total hours worked in a year. Total hours equals hours per week multiplied by weeks per year. A $52,000 salary at 40 hours per week over 52 weeks works out to $52,000 ÷ 2,080 = $25 per hour.
Are these gross or net figures?
All amounts shown are gross — before taxes and deductions. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after federal income tax, FICA, state income tax, and any benefits deductions. Use the paycheck calculator to estimate your net.
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week over 52 weeks equals 2,080 hours per year. If you use paid time off during the year, some of those hours are paid but not worked; adjusting weeks worked changes the hourly equivalent.
How is biweekly pay different from semi-monthly pay?
Biweekly means 26 paychecks per year (every two weeks), while semi-monthly means 24 paychecks per year (twice a month, e.g. on the 1st and 15th). The two look similar but biweekly results in two extra checks each year. When converting, always confirm which schedule your employer uses.
Why would I change the weeks-per-year setting?
If you work seasonally or part of the year — for instance, 48 weeks after unpaid vacation — your effective hourly rate is higher than a full-52-week calculation suggests, because you earn the same annual total in fewer working weeks. Adjusting weeks worked gives you a more accurate hourly equivalent.
How do I compare a salaried job offer to an hourly one?
Convert both to annual gross income on the same hours basis. Enter the salaried offer as an annual amount, then enter the hourly offer using the same expected weekly hours and weeks worked. The annual figures side by side show the true comparison before you factor in benefits and overtime.
Does overtime change the calculation?
This calculator assumes a flat hourly rate for all hours. If you regularly work overtime at 1.5× your base rate, your effective annual earnings will be higher than the basic conversion shows. Add your overtime hours at the blended effective rate if you want to capture that.