How salary conversion works
Every pay period can be converted through the annual amount. An hourly wage becomes annual pay by multiplying it by the hours you work each week and the number of weeks you work in a year. The annual figure is then divided to get monthly, weekly or daily pay.
The common benchmark is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, which is 2,080 hours a year. A wage of 25 an hour therefore equals 52,000 a year, about 4,333 a month and 1,000 a week.
How to use this salary calculator
- Enter your pay and choose whether it is hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or annual.
- Set your hours per week, days per week and weeks worked per year. Lower the weeks if you take unpaid leave.
- Optionally enter an estimated tax rate to see a rough take-home amount.
- Press Calculate to see your pay in every period.
Gross pay vs take-home pay
The figures are gross, which means before tax and deductions. The optional tax rate applies one flat percentage, which is only a rough guide because real tax systems use bands, allowances and deductions. Check your payslip or a local tax tool for exact take-home pay.
Comparing job offers
- Convert both offers to the same period, usually annual or hourly, before comparing.
- Compare the hours as well as the pay. A higher salary with longer hours can pay less per hour.
- Count benefits such as health cover, bonuses, paid leave and pension contributions.
- Include commuting time and cost, because they reduce what the job is really worth.
Annual salary converted to monthly and hourly pay
| Annual | Monthly | Hourly (40 hours, 52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| 30,000 | 2,500 | 14.42 |
| 50,000 | 4,167 | 24.04 |
| 75,000 | 6,250 | 36.06 |
| 100,000 | 8,333 | 48.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hourly pay to an annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours per week and the weeks per year. For example, 25 x 40 x 52 = 52,000.
How do I convert an annual salary to hourly pay?
Divide the annual salary by the hours worked in a year. With 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, divide by 2,080.
Is the result before or after tax?
It is before tax. The optional tax field gives a rough take-home estimate only.
What is bi-weekly pay?
Pay every two weeks, which gives 26 paychecks a year.
What if I get unpaid holidays?
Lower the weeks worked per year to match, and the figures will adjust.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculation runs in your browser, so the numbers you enter are not sent to our server.