Salary Calculator
Free salary converter — switch between hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual pay to compare job offers and plan your budget.
Everyday Uses
Job offers
Convert an hourly rate to a yearly salary (or the reverse) to compare offers on equal footing.
Overtime decisions
See what extra hours actually add to your paycheck before agreeing to them.
Budget planning
Break an annual salary into weekly or monthly take-home figures for realistic budgeting.
Freelance pricing
Setting a freelance day rate? Work out what it needs to be to match your old salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert an hourly rate to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 (40 hours/week × 52 weeks). $25/hour × 2,080 = $52,000/year. For part-time workers, multiply by your actual hours: 20 hrs/week × 52 = 1,040 hours/year. This calculation is before any tax deductions.
How do I convert annual salary to monthly, weekly, or daily pay?
Monthly = Annual ÷ 12. Biweekly = Annual ÷ 26. Weekly = Annual ÷ 52. Daily = Annual ÷ 260 (or your actual working days). A $60,000 salary equals $5,000/month, $2,307.69 biweekly, $1,153.85 weekly, or $230.77 per working day.
What is the difference between gross salary and net (take-home) salary?
Gross salary is your pay before any deductions. Net salary (take-home) is what lands in your bank account after income tax, National Insurance/Social Security, pension contributions, and other deductions. In the UK, a £40,000 gross salary typically yields about £31,500 net after tax and NI.
How many working days and hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year has 260 working days (52 weeks × 5 days) and 2,080 working hours (260 × 8). After subtracting 8 public holidays, effective working days drop to about 252. Factoring in average annual leave (20–28 days), actual days worked are typically 224–232.
How do I compare a contract rate to a permanent salary?
Contractors typically need to earn 25–40% more to compensate for no holiday pay, no sick pay, no employer pension contribution, and the cost of their own taxes and insurance. If a permanent role pays £40,000, a contractor equivalent would need roughly £50,000–£56,000 to be financially equivalent.