Converting pay periods and understanding gross pay
This calculator converts between hourly, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual pay using the hours and weeks you enter. For hourly pay, the estimate uses the number of hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks per year. Monthly pay is an annualized amount divided by 12, while biweekly pay is divided by 26 periods.
Worked example
At $20 per hour for 40 hours per week, estimated gross annual pay is $20 × 40 × 52 = $41,600. That works out to about $3,466.67 per month or $1,600 per biweekly pay period before deductions.
These are gross amounts, not take-home pay. Taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, unpaid leave, overtime rules, and varying schedules can change the actual amount deposited. If you have irregular shifts, use your typical hours as an estimate and compare against your pay statement or employment agreement.
Tips for accurate results
A full-time year is often treated as 2,080 hours, which is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. Multiply an hourly wage by 2,080 for an annual estimate, so $25 per hour is about $52,000. For other schedules, enter your real hours and weeks.
Common mistakes and limits
These figures are gross, meaning before taxes and deductions. Overtime, unpaid time off, bonuses, benefits, and retirement contributions can change what you actually take home. Compare job offers on total compensation, not salary alone.