Finance
Salary Calculator
Convert hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual salary. Edit any field — others update automatically.
Standard full-time: 40 hours
52 weeks (no PTO) — or 50 if you take 2 weeks unpaid
Edit any field — others update automatically
Quick reference
Hourly
$25.00
Daily
8.0 hours/day
$200.00
Weekly
40 hours/week
$1,000.00
Biweekly (every 2 weeks)
26 pay periods/year
$2,000.00
Semi-monthly (twice/month)
24 pay periods/year
$2,166.67
Monthly
12 pay periods/year
$4,333
Annual (gross)
$52,000
These are gross figures — before federal, state, FICA, and other deductions. For take-home pay, use our Paycheck Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hourly to annual salary?▾
Multiply by hours/week × weeks/year. Standard full-time = 40 × 52 = 2,080 hours. So $25/hr × 2,080 = $52,000/year. Account for unpaid time off by reducing weeks/year (e.g., 50 weeks if you take 2 weeks unpaid).
What's the difference between gross and net salary?▾
Gross is before deductions; net is take-home pay (after federal tax, state tax, FICA, 401(k), health insurance, etc.). This calculator shows gross. For net pay, use our Paycheck Calculator with your state.
How many pay periods are in a year?▾
Weekly: 52. Biweekly: 26. Semi-monthly: 24 (twice a month). Monthly: 12. Biweekly and semi-monthly are NOT the same — biweekly gives you 2 "extra" paychecks in some years (53 weeks), while semi-monthly is always 24 fixed dates.
Is $50,000 a year good?▾
Depends entirely on location. $50K is below the median household income in expensive cities (NYC, SF), but comfortable in lower cost-of-living areas (Mississippi, Arkansas). Use this with our Paycheck Calculator (state-specific) and a cost-of-living comparison.
Does this account for overtime?▾
Not directly. If you regularly work overtime (40+ hours), increase the "hours per week" input. Federal law requires 1.5× pay for hours beyond 40 in a week for most non-exempt workers, so overtime hours effectively pay more per hour than your base rate.