Salary Calculator & Paycheck Converter

Convert gross pay between hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual periods.

Salary / Pay Rate ($)

Input Pay Period

Hours Worked Per Week

Pay Period Conversion

Annual Salary ($)

Monthly Pay ($)

Hourly Rate ($)

Paycheck Guidance

Results are gross estimates before tax, deductions, or overtime.

Accurate Hourly to Annual Salary Conversion

The **Salary Calculator** is an essential tool for converting your **pay rate** between different periods: **hourly to annual conversion**, weekly, monthly, and vice versa. It helps provide a clear picture of your total **gross income** and is highly valuable for negotiation or comparing job offers. The calculations are based on standard conventions, assuming $40$ **hours worked per week** and $52$ working weeks per year, though you can adjust the **hours worked per week**.

Pay Period Conversion Factors

**Salary conversion** is based on the following constants (assuming $40$ hours/week):

**Annual to Hourly:** Divide **annual salary** by $2,080$ work hours.
**Monthly to Annual:** Multiply **monthly pay** by $12$.
**Hourly to Annual:** Multiply **hourly rate** by $2,080$ hours.

The **Salary Calculator** ensures accurate **paycheck conversion** to help with **budgeting** and **financial planning** based on a reliable **gross income** estimate.

From Gross Income to Net Pay

The results provided are for **gross income** (income before taxes and deductions). To find your actual take-home pay, or **net pay**, you would need to use a detailed **Paycheck Calculator** that factors in federal, state, and local taxes, insurance premiums, and 401(k) contributions.

Salary Calculator FAQs

What is the calculation based on?

The **Salary Calculator** uses $2,080$ as the standard number of annual working hours ($40$ **hours worked per week** $\times$ $52$ weeks). This factor is used for all **hourly to annual conversion** and other **paycheck conversion** calculations to estimate **gross income**.

Is the result gross income or net pay?

The **Salary Calculator** provides **gross income** (the total amount earned). To determine **net pay** (what you take home), you must subtract mandatory deductions (taxes) and optional deductions (health insurance, 401(k)).

How do I calculate monthly pay from an annual salary?

To find your **monthly pay**, simply divide your **annual salary** by $12$ months. This straightforward **salary conversion** gives you the figure most useful for budgeting and tracking monthly **living expenses**.