💵 Salary Calculator
Convert between hourly, weekly, monthly and annual pay — plus an estimate of what actually lands in your bank account.
How to use the Salary Calculator
Enter an hourly wage or annual salary, your typical hours and your state to compare gross pay against realistic take-home pay.
How it works
Gross pay is what your employer promises; net pay is what reaches your account. The gap comes from three places: employee-side payroll tax (Social Security and Medicare, roughly 7.65 percent combined up to the wage base), federal and state income tax withholding, and any pre-tax deductions such as health insurance or a 401(k) match.
When to use it
Use it when comparing a job offer that quotes different numbers, when deciding whether a raise is worth it after tax, or when budgeting a freelance rate that covers your full cost.
Worked example
A $75,000 annual salary versus the same income paid hourly at $38.47:
| Item | Annual salary | Hourly equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $75,000.00 | $75,001.60 |
| Payroll tax | -$5,737.50 | -$5,737.62 |
| Federal + state tax | -$14,669.47 | -$14,670.00 |
| Net take-home | $54,593.03 | $54,593.98 |
Assumptions and limitations
Self-employment income attracts an additional self-employment tax of roughly 15.3 percent on top of income tax, which this tool does not model for contractor rates. Benefits, bonuses and commissions are not included. State and local taxes vary widely. Use an actual pay stub for exact figures. This is not financial advice.
Salary FAQ
How do I convert an hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by hours per week, then by weeks worked per year. A $32/hour job at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks is $32 × 40 × 52 = $66,560 a year. Two shortcuts if you work standard hours: hourly × 2,080 gives the annual figure, and roughly "double the hourly rate and add three zeros" — $32/hour is about $66,000.
Why does 2,080 hours matter?
2,080 is 40 hours × 52 weeks, the standard full-time year that US employers use for salaried and overtime calculations. If you work 40 hours a week but get paid vacation and holidays, your effective hourly rate is higher than the nominal rate, because you are paid for weeks you did not work.
What does "exempt" mean for overtime?
Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act; non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Whether a role is exempt depends on duties and pay level, not on the job title an employer gives it.
How is take-home pay estimated here?
The estimate applies the 2024 US federal brackets, the standard deduction, and FICA (6.2% Social Security up to the wage base plus 1.45% Medicare), for a single filer with no dependents. It excludes state tax, city tax, 401(k) contributions and health premiums, so your actual deposit will usually be lower. Use it for comparison, not for filing.
Is a higher hourly rate always better?
Not if benefits differ. Paid time off, health insurance, retirement matching and commuting cost are all part of real compensation. A $30/hour role with five weeks paid leave and full health cover can beat a $34/hour contract role with neither — convert everything into an annual, all-in number before comparing.
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