Salary Calculator

Convert any wage amount between hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and annual salary. Enter any one amount and see all equivalent pay periods instantly.

Salary Calculator

Salary Conversion Formulas

Given: Annual Salary (A), Hours/Week (H), Weeks/Year (W) Hourly = A / (H × W) Daily = A / (W × 5) [5 work days/week] Weekly = A / W Bi-Weekly = A / (W/2) = A / 26 Semi-Monthly = A / 24 Monthly = A / 12 Annual = Hourly × H × W

Common Salary Benchmarks (USA)

Hourly RateAnnual (40 hrs/week)
$15 / hour (min wage)$31,200 / year
$20 / hour$41,600 / year
$25 / hour$52,000 / year
$30 / hour$62,400 / year
$50 / hour$104,000 / year
$100 / hour$208,000 / year

Salary vs. Hourly Employment

Salaried employees receive a fixed amount per year regardless of hours worked, providing income stability. Hourly employees are paid per hour worked and may earn overtime pay (1.5× rate for hours over 40/week). Salaried positions typically include benefits packages, while hourly roles offer flexibility. When comparing job offers, always convert to the same unit (annual or hourly) to make a fair comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a salary to hourly?+
Divide annual salary by (hours per week × weeks per year). For a $60,000 salary working 40 hours/week: $60,000 ÷ (40 × 52) = $28.85/hour.
What is the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly?+
Biweekly means every 2 weeks (26 paychecks/year). Semi-monthly means twice per month (24 paychecks/year, typically on the 1st and 15th). Biweekly slightly higher per check.
Does this account for taxes?+
No — these are gross (pre-tax) amounts. Use the Paycheck Calculator to estimate your take-home pay after federal taxes, Social Security, and Medicare deductions.

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How to Calculate Your Take-Home Pay

Your gross paycheck is not what hits your bank account. Between federal income tax withholding, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), and your state state income taxes, a meaningful chunk is withheld before you see a dime. This calculator works through each deduction so you know exactly what to expect.

What Gets Deducted from Your Paycheck

Federal income tax is withheld based on your filing status (Single, Married Filing Jointly, etc.) and your W-4 allowances. The 2026 tax brackets range from 10% to 37%.

Social Security is 6.2% of gross pay up to the annual wage base ($176,100 for 2026). Medicare is 1.45% with no cap — and an additional 0.9% on wages above $200,000.

your state state income tax varies by state. Some states have no income tax (Texas, Florida, Washington, Nevada, Wyoming, South Dakota, Alaska). Others use flat or progressive rates.

Pre-tax deductions — like 401(k) contributions, health insurance premiums, and FSA contributions — reduce your taxable income before withholding is calculated.

Step-by-Step: Using This Calculator

  1. Enter your gross pay (annual salary or hourly rate × hours worked)
  2. Select your pay frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly)
  3. Choose your federal filing status and any additional withholding
  4. Enter any pre-tax deductions (401k, health insurance, etc.)
  5. Click Calculate to see your net take-home pay and each deduction itemized

Example Calculation

A single filer in your state earning $60,000/year paid bi-weekly (gross $2,307.69 per check):

Actual amounts depend on your W-4, deductions, and local taxes — which is why using this calculator with your real numbers gives you a more accurate picture.

Why Your Take-Home Changes Mid-Year

If your paycheck suddenly looks larger around August or September, you may have hit the Social Security wage base. Once you earn above $176,100, the 6.2% Social Security withholding stops for the rest of the year, putting more money in each check. It goes back on January 1st.