Salary Calculator
Free online salary calculator. Convert salary between hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and annual in any currency. Includes tax estimation and take-home pay.
⚙️ Work schedule settings click to expand
⚠️ Tax estimate uses average effective rates per country — not marginal rates. Actual tax depends on deductions, allowances and local rules.
How the Salary Calculator Works
Enter your salary and the period it covers. The calculator instantly converts it to all other time frames using your custom work schedule. By default it assumes 8 hours/day, 5 days/week, 52 weeks/year — but you can change any of these in the "Work schedule settings" panel to match your real situation.
Choosing a Currency
The calculator supports over 30 currencies. Select yours from the dropdown and all amounts will display with the correct symbol. The estimated income tax percentage is pre-set to a typical rate for each country — for example 22% for the US, 35% for the EU average, 0% for Saudi Arabia and UAE. These are rough estimates; your actual tax depends on deductions, allowances, and local rules.
Gross vs. Net (Take-Home) Pay
The "gross" salary is what your contract says. Your take-home (net) is lower after income tax, social security, health insurance, and other deductions. The tax estimate shown is a guideline only — consult a local tax professional or your country's tax authority for precise figures.
Comparing Salaries Across Countries
Use the currency selector to set your currency, then head to our Currency Converter to convert your annual figure into another currency for a direct comparison. Keep in mind that purchasing power parity (cost of living) matters just as much as the raw number when comparing international salaries.
Standard Work Year Reference
The default 2,080 hours/year (40h × 52 weeks) is the US full-time standard. In Europe, typical work years range from 1,720 to 1,950 hours due to more vacation days. Adjust the "Weeks per year" and "Vacation weeks" fields to match your contract.
FAQs
Is salary the same as wages?
No. Salaried employees receive a fixed annual amount regardless of hours worked. Hourly workers are paid per hour. This calculator handles both — just pick the right input period.
What does biweekly mean?
Biweekly means every two weeks. There are 26 biweekly pay periods per year. Many US and Canadian employers use this schedule.
Why does the tax estimate vary by currency?
Each currency is tied to a country with its own income tax system. Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark) have higher rates (50%+) while Gulf states (UAE, Saudi Arabia) have zero income tax. The estimate is an average effective rate, not the marginal rate.