Salary Calculator
Convert salary between hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual
Enter salary above to convert
How to Use
- Enter your salary amount and select the pay period it represents.
- Enter your hours per week (default 40) and days per week (default 5).
- Click 'Convert' to see the equivalent salary for all pay periods.
- Use this to compare job offers with different pay structures.
- Useful for calculating hourly rate from annual salary and vice versa.
About Salary Conversion
How Conversion Works
All conversions go through the annual salary. Hourly to annual = hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks. Annual to hourly = annual salary ÷ 52 ÷ hours per week. Bi-weekly = annual ÷ 26 pay periods. Monthly = annual ÷ 12. Daily = annual ÷ (weeks per year × days per week).
Gross vs. Net Salary
This calculator shows gross salary (before taxes). Your net take-home pay will be less after federal and state income taxes, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and any benefit deductions. A $60,000 gross salary typically results in $45,000–$50,000 net depending on your tax situation.
Bi-Weekly vs. Semi-Monthly
Bi-weekly means paid every two weeks (26 paychecks/year). Semi-monthly means paid twice a month (24 paychecks/year). They're often confused. With bi-weekly pay, two months per year have 3 paychecks. Semi-monthly pay is exactly half the monthly salary each time.
Overtime Calculation
Under US federal law, non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their hourly rate for hours over 40 per week. If your hourly rate is $20, overtime is $30/hour. Some states have additional rules. Converting salary to hourly helps evaluate whether overtime opportunities increase effective compensation.
Key Features
- Converts between all common pay periods: hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, annual
- Customizable hours per week and days per week for accurate daily/hourly rates
- Clear table showing all equivalent amounts at once
- Ideal for comparing job offers or calculating contractor rates