Salary Converter
Convert pay between hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and annual figures based on your real working hours and holiday.
52 salaried, 46–48 contract
Based on 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours a year.
All figures are gross, before tax and deductions. Contractors should compare using their actually billable weeks, not 52.
About Salary Converter
Convert a wage between every common pay period so you can compare offers on the same basis. Set your actual hours per week and paid holiday rather than assuming 40 and 52 — for contractors especially, unpaid time off changes the real hourly figure substantially.
How to use it
- Enter a figure in any pay period.
- Adjust hours per week and weeks per year to match your situation.
- Read the equivalent amounts across all periods.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert hourly pay to an annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by hours per week, then by paid weeks per year. At 40 hours and 52 weeks that is the familiar rate × 2,080.
What hourly rate should a contractor charge?
Take the salaried equivalent and divide by your actually billable weeks — typically 46 to 48 after holiday and sick leave — then add a margin for your own benefits, equipment and tax.
Are these figures before or after tax?
Before tax. Deductions vary by country, state and personal circumstance, so this tool works in gross figures only.
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