You enter a pay amount and select the period (annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, daily, or hourly). The tool converts to an annual figure first, then divides into all other periods. Hours per week (default 40) and weeks per year (default 52) are customizable for part-time or contract work. All results are gross pay before any deductions.
Biweekly pay is defined as every two weeks regardless of the calendar, which always results in 26 pay periods per year (52 ÷ 2). This is standard payroll practice and differs from semi-monthly (24 periods).
Add the annual value of benefits (health insurance, retirement match, PTO) to the base salary before converting. For example, a $60,000 salary with $12,000 in benefits is effectively $72,000, or about $34.62/hour at 40 hours and 52 weeks.
This calculator assumes straight-time pay. Overtime (typically 1.5× for hours over 40/week under the FLSA) is not included. If you regularly work overtime, your effective hourly rate from this tool will differ from your actual blended rate.
All figures are gross (before tax). To estimate net take-home pay, use this tool in combination with the Paycheck Calculator, which applies federal, state, and FICA deductions.
Estimate only. Results reflect your inputs and standard formulas — they are not financial, tax, legal, health, or investment advice. Verify important decisions with a qualified professional.