Salary Converter
Convert salary figures between hourly, weekly, monthly, and yearly values.
Comparing compensation across different pay frequencies — hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annually — is confusing without a standard reference. This converter translates any salary figure between all common pay periods, factoring in your work hours per week and weeks per year for accurate results.
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How to Convert Between Salary Periods
- Enter a salary amount — your current pay in any period (hourly, weekly, monthly, or annual).
- Specify the pay period — indicate which period the entered amount represents.
- Click Convert — the tool converts your salary across all standard pay periods.
- Compare offers — use this to compare job offers that express compensation in different formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert annual salary to hourly rate? ▼
Divide annual salary by the total working hours in a year. The standard full-time assumption is 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). A $60,000 annual salary equals $28.85/hour. Adjust the divisor if your work schedule differs.
How do I convert hourly wage to annual salary? ▼
Multiply the hourly rate by hours per week, then by 52 weeks. At $25/hour with 40-hour weeks: $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000/year. If you get paid time off, this represents gross annual pay; otherwise, subtract unpaid leave.
What is the difference between gross and net salary? ▼
Gross salary is your total earnings before any deductions. Net (take-home) salary is what you receive after taxes, social security, insurance premiums, and retirement contributions are subtracted. Net pay is typically 60–80% of gross, depending on your tax bracket and country.
How do I factor in benefits when comparing salaries? ▼
Calculate the total compensation package: salary + health insurance value + retirement match + stock options + bonuses + PTO value. A $70K salary with $15K in benefits may be worth more than a $75K salary with $5K in benefits.
Does this calculator account for taxes? ▼
This tool converts between pay periods using standard assumptions (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). It does not calculate tax deductions, as tax rates vary significantly by country, state/province, filing status, and deductions.
Is my salary data stored? ▼
No. All conversions happen in your browser. No salary data is transmitted or stored on any server.
📖 Further reading: How to Calculate Income Tax: A Plain-English Guide