Updated for 2026

Salary Calculator

See your pay broken down by year, month, week, day, and hour — plus an estimated take-home figure after federal, state, and FICA taxes.

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Estimate only — not tax advice.
Annual salary
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≈ $0.00 estimated annual take-home
Per month$0.00
Per week$0.00
Per day (8hr)$0.00
Per hour$0.00
Est. annual take-home$0.00
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How salary conversions work

This calculator assumes a standard 40-hour work week and 52 weeks per year unless you enter a different hourly rate or hours figure. Conversions are calculated as follows:

The take-home estimate subtracts federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state income tax (if selected) using 2026 figures and the standard deduction. For a per-paycheck view, try the Paycheck Calculator.

Worked example

A $65,000/year salary, assuming a standard 40-hour week:

PeriodAmount
Annual$65,000.00
Monthly$5,416.67
Weekly$1,250.00
Daily (8hr)$250.00
Hourly$31.25

Frequently asked questions

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work per year (52 for full-time, year-round work). For example, $25/hour at 40 hours/week is $52,000/year.
Knowing your monthly and weekly equivalents makes budgeting easier, since most bills are monthly while paychecks may be weekly or biweekly. Your daily and hourly equivalents are useful when comparing job offers with different pay structures.
Yes — the receipt panel includes an estimated net (after-tax) figure based on federal tax, FICA, and state tax if you select a state. For a full per-paycheck breakdown, use the Paycheck Calculator.

Using salary breakdowns to negotiate

Seeing your salary broken into hourly, daily, and weekly terms is one of the most practical tools for negotiation. If a recruiter offers "$28/hour," converting it to an annual figure ($58,240 at 40 hours/week) makes it instantly comparable to a salaried offer of, say, $60,000 — a difference that's easy to miss when one number is hourly and the other is annual. Similarly, if you're negotiating a raise, knowing your current hourly equivalent helps you evaluate whether a proposed increase actually keeps pace with inflation or a competing offer.

It's also useful when evaluating freelance or contract rates against a salaried position — contractors typically need to charge noticeably more per hour than an equivalent salaried hourly rate, since they're covering their own payroll taxes, benefits, and time off out of that rate.

Salary vs. take-home pay: why the gap matters

A common budgeting mistake is planning expenses around gross salary rather than the after-tax figure this calculator estimates. Someone earning $80,000/year doesn't have $6,667/month to spend — after federal tax, FICA, and state tax (if applicable), the real spendable amount is meaningfully lower. Building a budget around your estimated net income, rather than your headline salary, avoids the common trap of overcommitting to rent, loan payments, or subscriptions based on a number you never actually see in your bank account.

More frequently asked questions

Not directly — this tool assumes a consistent hourly rate across all hours worked. If you regularly work overtime at a higher rate, try our dedicated Overtime Calculator for a more accurate breakdown.
This calculator assumes no pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums. If you have those, your real take-home pay will typically be somewhat different from this estimate — for a version that accounts for pre-tax deductions, use our Net Pay Calculator.

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This calculator provides estimates for general informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult a licensed CPA or tax professional for guidance specific to you.