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.
Salary Conversion Examples
Here are step-by-step examples showing how to convert between different pay periods:
- $55,000 annual salary to hourly: $55,000 ÷ 52 weeks = $1,057.69/week. $1,057.69 ÷ 40 hours = $26.44/hour.
- $22/hour to annual salary (40 hrs/week): $22 × 40 hours = $880/week. $880 × 52 weeks = $45,760/year. Monthly: $3,813.33. Biweekly: $1,760.
- $75,000 annual to biweekly paycheck: $75,000 ÷ 26 biweekly periods = $2,884.62 per paycheck. Monthly equivalent: $6,250.
- $18/hour part-time (25 hours/week) to annual: $18 × 25 = $450/week. $450 × 52 = $23,400/year. This is significantly less than the same rate at 40 hours ($37,440/year).
- Comparing job offers: $65,000 salary vs $35/hour: $65,000 ÷ 2,080 = $31.25/hour. The $35/hour job pays $72,800/year — $7,800 more annually. But consider benefits: a salaried position may include health insurance, retirement matching, and paid time off worth $5,000-$15,000 per year.
Quick Reference: Hourly Rate to Annual Salary
This table shows how common hourly wages translate to annual, monthly, and biweekly pay based on a standard 40-hour work week.
| Hourly Rate | Annual | Monthly | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $2,600 | $1,200 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $3,467 | $1,600 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $4,333 | $2,000 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $5,200 | $2,400 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $6,933 | $3,200 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | $8,667 | $4,000 |
| $75/hr | $156,000 | $13,000 | $6,000 |
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.
For a standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, there are 2,080 working hours per year (40 × 52). After accounting for typical holidays (10 days) and paid vacation (10-15 days), actual working hours are closer to 1,920-1,960 hours. This calculator uses 2,080 hours (52 full weeks) for standard conversions.
Convert both offers to the same pay period (annual is easiest) for a direct comparison. Remember to consider the total compensation package, not just the base salary. Factor in health insurance value ($5,000-$20,000/year), retirement matching (3-6% of salary), paid time off, bonuses, stock options, and other perks. An hourly position at $35/hour may seem higher than a $65,000 salary, but the salaried job might be worth $85,000+ with benefits.
Salary is a fixed annual amount paid regardless of hours worked, typically for exempt employees. Wages are paid based on hours worked, usually for non-exempt employees who are eligible for overtime pay (1.5x their regular rate for hours exceeding 40 per week). Salaried employees generally receive benefits and have more schedule flexibility, while hourly workers are compensated for every hour worked.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive 1.5 times their regular pay rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week. If you earn $20/hour and work 50 hours, you earn $800 for the first 40 hours plus $300 for 10 overtime hours (10 × $30), totaling $1,100 for that week. Your effective hourly rate for that week is $1,100 ÷ 50 = $22/hour.