Reference formulas and worked examples below keep their stated units. Monetary examples use USD; dimensional examples use US customary units unless labeled otherwise. Metric calculator inputs are converted to these reference units before calculation. Choosing another currency does not convert example amounts or exchange money.
How to use this salary calculator
Convert gross hourly, weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annual pay. Adjust working hours and paid weeks to compare equivalent pay periods.
How the calculation works
Hourly input × hours per working week × paid weeks gives annual gross pay. Weekly input uses paid weeks; biweekly input uses paid weeks ÷ 2.
Monthly and annual inputs are already calendar-based. Divide annual gross by 12, 26, or 52 for average monthly, biweekly, or weekly equivalents.
Equivalent hourly pay = annual gross ÷ paid working weeks ÷ hours per working week.
Worked example
$30 per hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $62,400 gross per year. That averages $5,200 per month and $2,400 per biweekly period.
Limits and assumptions
Gross pay only. This does not calculate take-home pay, taxes, deductions, overtime premiums, bonuses, or benefit values. Calendar-average weekly figures can differ from a paid working week.
Frequently asked questions
Is this after tax?
No. All results are gross compensation.
Is biweekly the same as twice a month?
No. The equivalent uses 26 biweekly periods versus 24 twice-monthly periods per year.
How do unpaid weeks affect the result?
For hourly or weekly input, enter only paid working weeks. Monthly and annual inputs already specify calendar pay.