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Salary Converter
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Convert any salary to hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual in one step. Customise hours per day, days per week, and weeks per year.

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Enter your salary in any period — the calculator converts to all others.
Working Schedule
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Standard full-time is 8 hours. Adjust for part-time or longer shifts.
days
5 days = Monday to Friday. Use 4 for compressed or part-time schedules.
wks
52 = full year. Use 48 or 50 to account for holidays and leave.
Annual
Annual Salary
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per year
Monthly
Monthly
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per month
Biweekly
Biweekly
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every 2 weeks
Weekly
Weekly
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per week
Daily
Daily
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per working day
Hourly
Hourly Rate
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per hour worked
Quarterly
Quarterly
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every 3 months
Per Minute
Per Minute
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while working
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Standard (40h/5d/52w)
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🔁 Conversion Formulas

Annual ÷ 12 = monthly
Annual ÷ (weeks × days) = daily
Annual ÷ (weeks × days × hours) = hourly
Annual ÷ 26 = biweekly (26 pay periods)
Weeks per year matters: 52 vs 48 vs 50 changes the hourly rate significantly.

Common Schedules

Standard full-time: 8h × 5d × 52w = 2,080 hours/year
Excluding holidays: 8h × 5d × 48w = 1,920 hours/year
4-day week: 8h × 4d × 52w = 1,664 hours/year
Part-time (half): 4h × 5d × 52w = 1,040 hours/year

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How Salary Conversion Works

Every salary conversion flows through the annual figure. Whether you enter an hourly rate, a daily rate, or a monthly salary, the calculator first converts to annual, then derives all other periods from that base.

The Key Variable: Working Hours Per Year

The number that drives the hourly rate is your total working hours per year — hours per day multiplied by days per week multiplied by weeks per year. A standard full-time schedule of 8 hours × 5 days × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours per year. Change any of these and the hourly rate changes accordingly, even if the annual salary stays the same.

Why 52 Weeks vs 48 Weeks Matters

At a $60,000 annual salary, the hourly rate using 52 weeks is $28.85. Using 48 weeks (accounting for four weeks of holidays and leave) it rises to $31.25. When comparing a job offer that quotes an annual salary against a contractor rate quoted hourly, using the correct weeks figure is critical to making a fair comparison.

Annual SalaryHourly (52w)Hourly (48w)MonthlyDaily (8h)
$30,000$14.42$15.63$2,500$115.38
$50,000$24.04$26.04$4,167$192.31
$75,000$36.06$39.06$6,250$288.46
$100,000$48.08$52.08$8,333$384.62
$150,000$72.12$78.13$12,500$576.92

Frequently Asked Questions

How many working hours are in a year?+
A standard full-time schedule of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year gives 2,080 working hours. If you exclude holidays and leave — say 4 weeks off — you get 48 weeks × 5 days × 8 hours = 1,920 hours. The figure you use directly affects your calculated hourly rate, so it is worth being precise about what your actual schedule looks like.
What is a biweekly salary?+
A biweekly salary is the amount paid every two weeks. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. To convert annual to biweekly: divide the annual salary by 26. This is a common pay frequency in the US. Note that biweekly is different from semimonthly (24 pay periods per year, paid twice a month on fixed dates).
Why does my hourly rate change when I change weeks per year?+
Your hourly rate is derived by dividing the annual salary by total working hours, which depends on weeks per year. More weeks means more hours, so the hourly rate is lower. Fewer weeks means fewer hours, so the same annual salary translates to a higher hourly rate. This is why a contractor quoting a day rate and a salaried employee quoting an annual salary may earn differently than they appear to when compared directly.
How do I compare a freelance day rate to a salary?+
Multiply the day rate by the number of billable days you expect to work per year. A freelancer charging $400 per day and working 220 billable days earns $88,000 gross — but out of that must pay self-employment tax, pension contributions, health insurance, and all the costs an employer would typically cover. A rule of thumb is that a freelancer needs to earn 30–50% more than an equivalent salary to match net income after those additional costs.
Is this calculator gross or net salary?+
This calculator converts gross salary across pay periods. It does not deduct income tax, social contributions, or any other deductions. To estimate your net take-home, use the Salary After Tax Global calculator which applies country-specific tax and payroll logic. Gross conversion and net conversion are separate steps — this tool handles the period conversion only.