Salary Calculator
Convert your salary or wage between hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual pay periods. Customize work hours and days for accuracy.
How to Use the Salary Calculator
Converting between pay periods is quick and easy:
- Enter your salary or wage amount — Type the amount you earn for the selected pay period.
- Select the pay period — Choose whether the amount is hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annual.
- Adjust hours and days per week — The default is 40 hours and 5 days per week. Change these to match your actual work schedule for more accurate results.
- Click "Convert" — All six pay period equivalents are displayed instantly.
About Salary Conversions
Understanding your pay across different time periods is essential for budgeting, comparing job offers, and financial planning. A salary can be expressed as an hourly rate, daily rate, weekly pay, biweekly pay, monthly salary, or annual salary — and knowing how to convert between them helps you make informed decisions.
The key conversion factors are based on standard assumptions: 52 weeks per year, 26 biweekly periods per year, and 12 months per year. Hourly and daily rates depend on how many hours and days you work per week. For example, at 40 hours per week and 5 days per week, there are 2,080 working hours per year (40 × 52) and 260 working days per year (5 × 52).
Note that this calculator works with gross (pre-tax) amounts. Actual take-home pay will vary based on federal, state, and local taxes, as well as benefits deductions. For net pay calculations, consult a payroll or tax professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Divide your annual salary by the number of working hours per year. For a standard 40-hour work week: Annual Salary ÷ (40 hours × 52 weeks) = Hourly Rate. For example, $52,000 ÷ 2,080 = $25.00 per hour.
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by 52 weeks. For example, $30/hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $62,400 per year. Adjust the hours per week to match your actual schedule.
A biweekly pay period means you receive a paycheck every two weeks, resulting in 26 pay periods per year. This is the most common pay frequency in the United States. It differs from semi-monthly pay (24 periods per year, typically on the 1st and 15th of each month).
No, this calculator converts between gross (pre-tax) pay periods only. It does not deduct federal income tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, or other withholdings. Your actual take-home pay will be lower. Use a dedicated payroll calculator or consult a tax professional for net pay estimates.