Salary and Hourly Wage Calculator

Salary Calculator

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Salary Calculator — Convert Any Pay Rate to Any Frequency

Whether you're comparing a job offer quoted as an hourly rate to your current monthly salary, or converting an annual package into a weekly take-home figure, our salary calculator does all six conversions simultaneously. Enter any pay amount, select the frequency, and instantly see the equivalent hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual figures.

Conversion Assumptions

This calculator uses standard full-time work assumptions: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year. This gives 260 working days or 2,080 working hours per year. Annual conversions use 12 months and 26 bi-weekly periods. These are US-standard figures; actual work hours may vary by country and employer.

Understanding Your Pay Frequency

  • Hourly: Common for part-time, freelance, and blue-collar positions. Useful for comparing with salary roles.
  • Daily: Common in contracting and consulting. Based on 8-hour standard day.
  • Weekly: Used in some industries and countries (e.g., UK weekly wages).
  • Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks): The most common US pay schedule. Results in 26 pay periods per year.
  • Monthly: Most common globally for salaried employees. 12 periods per year.
  • Annual: The gross salary figure typically used for job offers and contracts.

Salary Negotiation Tips

When negotiating, always convert all offers to the same base (usually annual) before comparing. A $28/hour offer equals $58,240 annually (at 40 hrs/week, 52 weeks). A $55,000 annual salary equals $26.44/hour. Benefits, bonuses, equity, and PTO also have monetary value — include them in your total compensation analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours are in a standard work year?
A standard US full-time work year has 2,080 hours (40 hours/week × 52 weeks). This does not account for paid holidays or vacation days — actual hours worked are typically less.
What is the difference between gross and net salary?
Gross salary is your total pay before any deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you receive after income taxes, social security, health insurance, and retirement contributions are deducted. The after-tax estimates in this calculator are rough guides only.
How do I convert a bi-weekly salary to monthly?
Multiply your bi-weekly pay by 26 to get the annual salary, then divide by 12 for the monthly equivalent. Note: some months have 3 bi-weekly pay periods, so monthly take-home varies slightly throughout the year.
Is overtime included in hourly calculations?
No. This calculator assumes standard 40 hours/week. Overtime (typically 1.5× pay in the US for hours over 40) would increase the effective annual salary above the calculated figure.
Why does my tax estimate differ from my actual take-home?
The 25% and 30% estimates are broad approximations. Actual tax depends on your country, tax bracket, filing status (single vs. married), standard deductions, retirement contributions, and other factors. Use a dedicated tax calculator for your jurisdiction for accurate figures.