01 — Ranking
Other free options, ranked
Paycheck calculators (ADP, SmartAsset)
adp.com
4.5Take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes.
- Best for
- Estimating net pay per paycheck in a specific US state.
- Free plan & limits
- Free. They need tax details (filing status, state, deductions) and are US-focused.
Calculator.net Salary Calculator
calculator.net
4.2Converts salary between periods, with holidays and vacation days adjusted.
- Best for
- Accounting for unpaid holidays and vacation in the hourly rate.
- Free plan & limits
- Free with no account. The site shows ads.
Google Search
google.com
4.0Type '25 dollars an hour annually' for a quick answer.
- Best for
- One-off conversions at the standard 40 hours a week.
- Free plan & limits
- Free and instant. It assumes 40 hours and 52 weeks, with no options.
Levels.fyi / Glassdoor salaries
levels.fyi
4.3Real salary data by company, level and location.
- Best for
- Checking whether an offer is competitive, not only converting it.
- Free plan & limits
- Free to browse. Some details require contributing your own salary or a premium plan.
02 — Comparison
Side by side
Scroll sideways to see every tool. The first column stays pinned.
| Feature / Criterion | This calculator | Paycheck calculators | Calculator.net | Google Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All 7 pay periods at once | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Custom hours and paid weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tax / take-home pay | No (gross) | Yes | No | No |
| Ads | No | Some | Yes | Search ads |
| Account required | No | No | No | No |
03 — Guide
How to convert salary between pay periods step by step
Enter the amount and its period
For example, $25 per hour or $60,000 per year. Use gross pay (before tax) so that offers can be compared fairly.
Set your real hours and paid weeks
Use 37.5 or 35 hours if that is your contract. Contractors without paid leave should use the weeks they actually bill (for example 46–48) to get a true annual figure.
Compare the right periods
Biweekly (26 payments) is not the same as semi-monthly (24). Monthly pay is annual ÷ 12, not weekly × 4, which would undercount by about 8%.
Add benefits for a fair comparison
When comparing contractor and employee offers, add employer-paid benefits (health insurance, retirement match, paid leave), often worth 20–30% of base salary. As a rule of thumb, contractor rates need to be about 1.3–1.5 times the equivalent employee hourly rate.
04 — FAQ
Common questions
How much is $20 an hour annually?
$41,600 per year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks ($20 × 2,080). That is $3,467 per month, $1,600 biweekly and $800 per week, before tax.
How do I convert an annual salary to hourly?
Divide by the hours you work per year. For full-time work that is 2,080: $75,000 ÷ 2,080 ≈ $36.06 per hour. If you work 45 hours a week on a salary, your real hourly rate is lower: $75,000 ÷ 2,340 ≈ $32.05.
What's the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly pay?
Biweekly means every two weeks, which is 26 payments a year (some months have three). Semi-monthly means twice a month, usually on the 15th and the last day, which is 24 larger payments.
Is this salary calculator free?
Yes. It's free, has no ads and needs no account. It shows gross pay, so use a paycheck calculator for your state or country to estimate take-home pay.
Scores reflect our own assessment of free-tier value. Prices and limits change, so check them on each provider's site before you buy.