Free Salary / Paycheck Calculator
Convert an annual salary or hourly rate into weekly, biweekly, and monthly gross pay, instantly in your browser.
Enter your salary or hourly rate to see your paycheck breakdown.
This shows gross pay, plus an optional simple estimate if you enter your own overall deduction percentage. It does not use live or location-specific tax tables — for an exact net pay figure, check your pay stub or a payroll calculator for your specific location.
How to use this salary calculator
- Choose whether you know your annual salary or hourly rate.
- Enter the amount (and hours per week, if hourly).
- Optionally enter your own estimated overall deduction percentage.
- Read the gross and estimated net pay breakdown instantly.
Why this doesn't show an exact net pay figure
Real take-home pay depends on federal, state, and local tax brackets, filing status, and benefit deductions that change often and vary by location. Rather than show a hardcoded and likely wrong number, this tool shows accurate gross pay figures plus an optional simple estimate using a deduction percentage you enter yourself from your own pay stub or research.
Common use cases
- Convert an annual salary offer into what each paycheck will look like
- Convert an hourly rate into an equivalent annual salary
- Get a rough net pay estimate using your own known deduction percentage
Frequently asked questions
Is this salary calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no signup and no limits.
Does this calculate my exact take-home pay?
No. It shows exact gross pay figures, plus an optional rough net-pay estimate based on a deduction percentage you provide. For an exact figure, check your pay stub or a payroll calculator for your specific location and filing status.
How many weeks per year does this assume?
52 weeks per year for the hourly-to-annual conversion, which is the standard convention (some employers use 50 weeks to account for unpaid time off — adjust manually if that applies to you).