Convert between hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual pay — instantly. Add a tax rate to see your take-home pay at every period.
Pay Information
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Please enter a positive pay amount.
hrs
Must be between 1 and 168 hours.
wks
Must be between 1 and 52 weeks.
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Must be between 0% and 100%.
Enter your effective or marginal tax rate for a simplified after-tax estimate. Actual taxes depend on your deductions, filing status, and location.
Annual Gross Salary
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After tax: —
Hourly Rate
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Pay Breakdown
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Enter a pay amount above to see your breakdown
All periods will update instantly as you type
Period
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Net (After Tax)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the annual salary calculated from an hourly rate?
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. For a standard 40-hour, 52-week schedule: $28.85/hr × 40 × 52 = $60,000. Change the hours or weeks fields above to match your actual schedule.
What is the difference between biweekly and semimonthly pay?
Biweekly pay means you are paid every two weeks — 26 times per year. Semimonthly pay means you are paid twice a month — 24 times per year. This calculator uses biweekly (26 payments), which is the more common payroll frequency in the US.
How is the daily pay rate calculated?
Daily rate = hourly rate × (hours per week ÷ 5). This assumes a 5-day work week. For a standard 8-hour day: $28.85/hr × 8 = $230.77/day. If you work a compressed schedule (e.g., 4×10), adjust your hours per week accordingly.
Is the tax estimate accurate?
The tax estimate is a simplified calculation — it multiplies your gross pay by your entered tax rate and subtracts the result. Real-world taxes depend on your filing status, deductions, credits, FICA taxes, state/local taxes, and more. For accurate tax planning, consult a tax professional or use a dedicated tax calculator.
What does "weeks per year" mean and why would I change it?
By default, a full year is 52 weeks. If you take unpaid time off — for example, 2 weeks of unpaid leave — you would set weeks per year to 50. This affects the annual total for hourly workers who are only paid when they work. Salaried employees typically receive the same annual amount regardless of time off.
How to Use the Salary Calculator
Enter your pay amount, select your pay period (hourly, weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annual), and set your hours per week and weeks per year. The calculator instantly converts your pay to every period. Add a tax rate to see take-home estimates.
Understanding Pay Periods
Annual: Total gross compensation for the year — the number on your offer letter.
Monthly: Annual ÷ 12. Most budgets are built around monthly cash flow.
Biweekly: Annual ÷ 26. The most common US payroll schedule — 26 paychecks per year.
Weekly: Annual ÷ 52. Common for hourly workers paid each Friday.
Hourly: Annual ÷ weeks per year ÷ hours per week. The base unit for hourly employment.
Hourly to Salary Conversion Tips
A quick rule: multiply your hourly rate by 2,000 (40 hrs × 50 weeks) for an approximate annual salary