How to use the salary calculator
- Enter an amount and choose whether it's per hour, day, week, month or year.
- Set your real hours per week, days per week and working weeks per year.
- All the other pay periods are calculated instantly.
How the conversion works
Everything is normalised to an annual figure first, then divided back out. Annual = hourly × hours per week × working weeks. Monthly is the annual figure divided by 12 (not "four weeks", which is a common mistake — there are about 4.33 weeks in an average month). If you take unpaid leave, reduce the working-weeks number: someone working 48 paid weeks a year earns noticeably less annually than the same rate over 52.
Benefits
- Converts between hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and annual pay in one view.
- Uses your real hours, days and working weeks rather than assumptions.
- Helpful for comparing a contract rate against a salaried offer.
- Instant and private.
Limitations to know
- Figures are gross — before income tax and other deductions.
- It does not model overtime rates, bonuses or benefits.
- Tax rules vary by country, so take-home pay needs a local calculator.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating gross pay as take-home pay.
- Assuming a month is four weeks — monthly pay is the annual figure ÷ 12.
- Leaving working weeks at 52 when some of your leave is unpaid.
Alternatives
To total the hours first use the Hours Calculator; to work out a raise use the Percentage Calculator.
Last updated: August 2026 · Reviewed by the AI Toolbox editorial team.
Frequently asked questions
Is this take-home pay?
No — these are gross figures before income tax, national insurance/social security and other deductions.
Why isn't monthly just weekly × 4?
Because an average month is about 4.33 weeks. Monthly pay is the annual total ÷ 12.
How do I account for unpaid holiday?
Lower the "working weeks per year" figure to only the weeks you're actually paid for.
Is my data stored?
No — it's all calculated in your browser.