Salary Calculator
Convert salary between hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and annual.
What is a salary calculator?
A salary calculator converts between different pay periods — annual salary, monthly pay, biweekly pay, weekly pay, daily rate, and hourly rate. This makes it easy to compare job offers quoted in different formats and understand exactly what an annual salary means on a per-hour basis.
The standard conversion assumes full-time employment: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (2,080 working hours annually). Part-time or non-standard schedules require adjusting the hours accordingly. Remember that salary is only one component of total compensation — benefits, retirement matching, PTO, and bonuses can add 20–40% to the total value.
How salary conversions work
To convert an annual salary to hourly rate: divide by the number of working hours per year (typically 2,080 for 40 hours/week x 52 weeks). A $60,000 annual salary equals approximately $28.85 per hour. To go the other direction, multiply hourly rate by 2,080. A $25/hour job equals $52,000 per year.
How to use this tool
Enter your salary or rate in any pay period — hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annually. All other periods update instantly. Adjust the hours per week if you work a non-standard schedule. The tool helps you quickly compare offers and understand your earning rate.
Comparing job offers
When evaluating job offers, convert everything to the same basis. A $70,000 salary working 45 hours per week ($29.91/hour) might be less attractive than a $60,000 salary working 35 hours per week ($32.97/hour). Also factor in benefits: employer health insurance worth $6,000/year, 401(k) matching of 5%, and paid time off all have real monetary value.
Salary negotiation tips
Research market rates for your role, experience level, and location before negotiating. Frame your request in terms of the value you bring, not your personal needs. Be willing to negotiate non-salary benefits like remote work, flexible hours, additional PTO, or professional development budget if the salary ceiling is fixed.
Worked example
A $75,000 annual salary divided by 2,080 working hours (40 hours × 52 weeks) equals about $36.06 per hour. Paid biweekly, that is 75,000 ÷ 26 = $2,884 gross per paycheck. Remember this figure is gross: after roughly 25% in taxes and deductions, take-home might be closer to $2,160 per biweekly cheque.
Common mistakes
A frequent mistake is comparing gross salaries without accounting for cost of living, benefits, or paid time off — a $90,000 offer in an expensive city can be worth less than $70,000 elsewhere. People also assume a fixed 2,080 hours per year, but unpaid leave or overtime changes the true hourly rate. Whenever possible, compare net (after-tax) figures rather than headline gross numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between gross and net salary?
Gross salary is your total earnings before any deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you actually receive after federal and state taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and any voluntary deductions like retirement contributions and health insurance. Net salary is typically 65–75% of gross salary.
How do I convert a contractor hourly rate to equivalent salary?
Contractors must cover their own taxes (self-employment tax is 15.3%), health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. A rough rule of thumb: a contractor earning $50/hour needs to earn about $75/hour to match the total compensation of a $50/hour salaried employee with benefits.
How many working hours are in a year?
The standard full-time year is 2,080 hours — 40 hours per week times 52 weeks — before subtracting public holidays and vacation. Part-time or compressed schedules use a proportionally lower number of hours.