Salary Calculator
Free salary calculator that converts between annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, daily, and hourly pay. Factor in tax to see take-home pay.
About Salary Calculator
Understanding how your pay breaks down across different time periods is essential when evaluating a job offer, negotiating a raise, or setting a budget. This salary calculator lets you enter either an annual salary or an hourly rate and instantly see the equivalent amounts for every common pay period.
Flexible Input
Start by choosing whether you want to enter an annual salary or an hourly rate. The calculator derives all other figures from the value you provide. You can also customize the hours per week and weeks per year fields to match non-standard schedules such as part-time roles or contracts that do not span the full year.
Complete Breakdown
Once you enter a value, a table instantly displays your gross pay for each time period: annual, monthly, biweekly (every two weeks), weekly, daily, and hourly. All values update in real time as you type, so you can experiment with different scenarios without clicking a button.
Take-Home Pay Estimate
Enable the optional tax rate input to see an estimated after-tax amount alongside each gross figure. While a flat rate cannot replicate the nuances of progressive taxation, it provides a useful ballpark for quick comparisons between offers or budgeting purposes.
Privacy
For a more detailed tax breakdown, check out the US income tax calculator. If you're an employer figuring out total hiring costs, the Employee Cost Calculator adds taxes, benefits, and overhead on top of salary. All calculations run entirely in your browser, and no salary data is transmitted to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the hourly rate calculated from an annual salary?
The hourly rate is calculated by dividing your annual salary by the total number of working hours per year. By default this uses 40 hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks, giving 2,080 working hours. You can adjust both the hours per week and weeks per year to match your actual schedule.
What does the tax estimate include?
The tax field applies a single flat percentage to your gross pay across all time periods. It is meant to provide a rough estimate of take-home pay. It does not account for progressive tax brackets, state versus federal taxes, Social Security, Medicare, or other deductions. For precise net pay, consult a tax professional.
How do biweekly and semi-monthly pay differ?
Biweekly pay means you are paid every two weeks, resulting in 26 paychecks per year. Semi-monthly pay means you are paid twice per month on fixed dates, resulting in 24 paychecks per year. This calculator uses biweekly, dividing the annual salary by 26.
Can I use this calculator for part-time or contract work?
Yes. Adjust the hours per week to match your part-time schedule and the weeks per year to reflect the number of weeks you actually work. The calculator will recalculate all time period breakdowns accordingly.