Salary Calculator
A precision tool for deconstructing your professional income.
Salary Calculator
Need to know what your hourly rate translates to annually? Or what a $75,000 salary works out to per hour? This salary calculator converts any pay rate to every time period — and shows your take-home pay after taxes.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your pay amount and select the pay period (hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annual).
- Enter hours per week worked (for hourly conversions).
- Enter weeks per year worked (default 52).
- Optionally enter your tax information to calculate net take-home pay.
- Click Calculate to see equivalent pay rates for all periods.
Salary Conversion Formulas
- Annual → Hourly: Annual ÷ (hours/week × weeks/year)
- Hourly → Annual: Hourly × hours/week × weeks/year
- Annual → Monthly: Annual ÷ 12
- Annual → Biweekly: Annual ÷ 26
Example Calculation
Hourly rate: $28/hour | 40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year
- Weekly: $28 × 40 = $1,120
- Biweekly: $2,240
- Monthly: $1,120 × 52 ÷ 12 = $4,853
- Annual: $58,240
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not counting unpaid time off — If you take 2 weeks unpaid, you work 50 weeks, not 52. Adjust the weeks/year accordingly.
- Confusing gross and net pay — Salary is gross (before tax). After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home is typically 65%–80% of gross. See our Take-Home Pay Calculator.
- Ignoring overtime — For hourly workers, overtime at 1.5× for hours above 40/week significantly affects annual earnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average US salary?
The median US annual wage is approximately $59,000–$62,000 (2025 estimates). The mean is higher (~$72,000) due to high-income earners skewing the average upward.
How do I negotiate a salary increase?
Research market rates for your role and location (Glassdoor, LinkedIn, BLS data), document your achievements, and present a specific number backed by market data. Asking for 10%–15% above your current salary is typical in strong job markets.
Is a $60,000 salary good?
It depends heavily on location and cost of living. $60,000 is comfortable in rural areas and midwestern cities; it's tight in NYC, SF, or other HCOL cities where housing alone can consume 40%+.
What is a competitive hourly rate?
Minimum wage varies by state ($7.25 federal; many states are $15–$17+). A "living wage" in most US cities for a single adult is roughly $18–$25/hour depending on location.
Conclusion
Whether you're comparing job offers, negotiating pay, or budgeting your income, this salary calculator gives you an instant view across all time periods. Pair it with our Take-Home Pay Calculator to see what actually lands in your account.
Related: Take-Home Pay Calculator | Budget Calculator | Tax Calculator | Hours Calculator
Expert Insight
Knowing your daily rate is essential for calculating the "cost" of unpaid vacation or deciding if hiring out a household chore is worth the expense relative to your earnings!
