Salary Calculator
Convert between hourly, weekly, monthly, and yearly pay in real time. Enter your wage in any format and see instant breakdowns across all pay periods. Includes overtime calculator and optional tax estimate.
Enter pay as
Amount (per year)
Quick presets
$65,000/ year
≈ $32.50 / hour · 40 hrs/week
| Period | Gross Pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $32.50 |
| Daily | $250.00 |
| Weekly | $1,250 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,500 |
| Monthly | $5,417 |
| Yearly | $65,000 |
2,000
Hours / year
250
Work days / year
26 (bi-weekly)
Pay periods / year
50.0
Effective weeks
How to use Salary Calculator
- 1Select your input type
Choose Hourly, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly using the toggle at the top. This sets the unit for the amount you'll enter.
- 2Enter your pay amount
Type your wage or salary in the input field. For example, enter 25 for $25/hour or 65000 for a $65,000 annual salary.
- 3Adjust your work schedule
Set your hours per week (default 40) and weeks per year (default 52). The calculator uses these to derive all other pay periods accurately.
- 4View instant pay period conversions
The results table immediately shows your equivalent hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly pay. All values update in real time.
- 5Toggle advanced options for overtime and taxes
Expand the Advanced Options section to add overtime hours and rate, or enable a tax estimate to see approximate take-home pay alongside gross pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours are in a standard work year?
- A standard full-time work year is 2,080 hours — calculated as 40 hours per week × 52 weeks. If you take vacation time, the effective hours are lower. For example, 2 weeks of vacation (10 vacation days) reduces the work year to approximately 2,000 hours.
How do I convert an hourly wage to an annual salary?
- Multiply your hourly rate by your hours per week and then by the number of weeks you work per year. The standard formula is: Hourly Rate × 40 hours × 52 weeks = Annual Salary. For example, $25/hour × 40 × 52 = $52,000 per year.
How much is $X per hour annually?
- For any hourly rate, multiply by 2,080 to get the standard annual salary (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). Examples: $15/hr = $31,200/yr, $20/hr = $41,600/yr, $25/hr = $52,000/yr, $30/hr = $62,400/yr, $50/hr = $104,000/yr. Use this calculator for custom hours per week.
What is bi-weekly pay?
- Bi-weekly pay means you receive a paycheck every two weeks — 26 pay periods per year. This is different from semi-monthly pay (24 periods/year, twice a month on fixed dates). Most US employers pay bi-weekly. Your bi-weekly gross is your annual salary divided by 26.
Are the tax estimates in this calculator accurate?
- The tax estimate is a rough approximation based on a flat percentage you set (default 22%, reflecting a mid-range US federal bracket). It does not account for state taxes, deductions, filing status, Social Security, or Medicare. For precise take-home pay, consult a payroll calculator or tax professional.
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