Gross vs Net Pay
Gross salary is before taxes, Social Security, health insurance, and other deductions. Net (take-home) is what hits your bank account.
When comparing job offers, compare total compensation — base + bonus + equity + benefits — not just headline salary.
Converting Hourly to Annual
A common full-time baseline:
Annual ≈ Hourly × Hours per week × Weeks per year
Example: $30/hr, 40 hrs/week, 52 weeks:
30 × 40 × 52 = $62,400 gross per year
Adjust for unpaid leave, overtime, or 2,080 hours (40×52) if your contract uses that convention.
Monthly vs Biweekly Paychecks
Biweekly = every 2 weeks → 26 pay periods per year (sometimes 27 in odd years).
Semi-monthly = twice per month → 24 periods.
Monthly = gross annual ÷ 12 — but your cash flow differs from biweekly.
$100k ÷ 12 is not the same monthly cash flow as $100k ÷ 26 pay periods — know your schedule.
How to Use This Salary Calculator
Enter hourly or annual (or monthly) and your hours per week. Convert between formats to compare offers, freelance rates, and part-time work on equal footing.