Conversion
Salary Converter
Convert your income between hourly, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, and annual. Change any field and all others update instantly.
How is this calculated?
From Annual salary:
Hourly = Annual ÷ (Hours/Week × 52)
Weekly = Annual ÷ 52
Biweekly = Annual ÷ 26
Semimonthly = Annual ÷ 24
Monthly = Annual ÷ 12
From Hourly rate:
Annual = Hourly × Hours/Week × 52
Standard assumptions:
52 weeks/year
26 biweekly periods/year
24 semimonthly periods/year
12 months/year
Default: 40 hours/week (adjustable)FAQ
Frequently asked questions about salary conversion
How do I convert hourly wage to annual salary?
Multiply hourly rate by hours per week, then by 52 weeks. For standard full-time: Hourly × 40 × 52. Example: $25/hour = $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000 annual salary.
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard work year is 2,080 hours (40 hours/week × 52 weeks). After subtracting typical paid holidays (10 days) and vacation (10 days), actual work hours are about 1,920. Part-time varies based on scheduled hours.
What's the difference between biweekly and semimonthly?
Biweekly means every two weeks (26 paychecks/year). Semimonthly means twice a month on fixed dates like 1st and 15th (24 paychecks/year). Biweekly results in slightly higher per-paycheck amounts but 2 extra paychecks per year.
How do I calculate my effective hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by total hours worked (including unpaid overtime). If you earn $60,000 but work 50 hours/week: $60,000 ÷ (50 × 52) = $23.08/hour effective rate, vs. $28.85 at the standard 40-hour rate.
Does this calculator account for taxes?
This converter shows gross (pre-tax) amounts in all frequencies. Actual take-home pay depends on federal tax bracket, state taxes, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), retirement contributions, and insurance deductions.
How much is $20 an hour annually?
$20/hour × 40 hours/week × 52 weeks = $41,600 per year gross. Monthly that's about $3,467. Biweekly paychecks would be $1,600. After typical taxes (22-25% effective), take-home is roughly $31,200-$32,400.