About the Salary Calculator
Tezmy's Salary Calculator converts pay between every common period: hourly, daily, weekly, every two weeks, twice a month, monthly and yearly. Enter any one amount and your working pattern (hours per week, days per week and paid weeks per year) to compare job offers, work out what an hourly rate means over a year, or find your real hourly rate from an annual salary. It works in any currency and shows pay before tax.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Salary Calculator
- 1Enter your pay and choose the period, like per hour or per year.
- 2Set your hours per week and days per week.
- 3Adjust paid weeks if you take unpaid time off.
- 4Compare your pay across every period.
How the conversion works
Everything starts from your yearly pay. An hourly rate is multiplied by your hours per week and the number of paid weeks in a year. For example, 20 per hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks = 41,600 a year, which is 3,466.67 a month. Change the hours, days and weeks to match your job for an accurate result.
Bi-weekly vs semi-monthly pay
- Bi-weekly: paid every two weeks, 26 paydays a year. Two months a year have three paydays.
- Semi-monthly: paid twice a month, usually on the 15th and last day, 24 paydays a year.
- Monthly: 12 paydays a year, common in the UK, Europe and much of Asia.
Comparing job offers
An offer of 55,000 a year for 45-hour weeks can pay less per hour than 50,000 for 37.5 hours. Enter each offer with its real working hours to compare the hourly rate. Remember to also compare holidays, bonuses, pension and commuting time.
Before tax, not take-home pay
The results are gross pay, before income tax, social security and other deductions, which differ a lot between countries. Your take-home pay will be lower. For a timesheet of the hours you actually worked, use the Hours Calculator.
Unpaid weeks and part-time work
If you take unpaid leave or work only part of the year, lower the paid weeks from 52. For part-time jobs, enter your real weekly hours and days. The yearly figure and every other period update instantly, so you can see what a change in hours means for your pay. To see what a loan takes from your pay, use the Loan Calculator, and use the Percentage Calculator for a raise.
Features
- Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
- Bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay
- Custom hours and days
- Accounts for unpaid weeks
- Any currency
- Instant comparison
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert hourly pay to a yearly salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by hours per week and then by weeks per year. At $25 an hour, 40 hours a week and 52 weeks, that's $52,000 a year.
How do I work out my hourly rate from a salary?
Divide the annual salary by the hours you work in a year. $60,000 ÷ (40 × 52) = about $28.85 an hour.
What's the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly?
Bi-weekly means every two weeks, 26 paydays a year. Semi-monthly means twice a month, 24 paydays a year, so each semi-monthly paycheck is a bit bigger.
Should I use 52 weeks?
Use 52 if your holidays and vacation are paid. If you take, say, 2 weeks off unpaid, use 50.
Is this before or after tax?
Before tax. Taxes and deductions depend on where you live and your personal situation.
How much is 20 dollars an hour per year?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, 20 an hour is 41,600 a year before tax. Enter your own hours for an exact figure.
How do I convert a monthly salary to yearly?
Multiply by 12. The calculator shows every period at once, including weekly and hourly, once you enter the monthly amount.
Does it work in any currency?
Yes. The maths is the same for any currency; choose your symbol for clearer results.