Finance topic guide
Salary and paycheck calculators
Convert hourly wages to salary, estimate paychecks, and model overtime with free payroll calculators in your browser.
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Tools in this guide
Overview
Salary and paycheck calculators bridge hourly quotes, annual offers, and take-home estimates. They are helpful when comparing job offers or checking whether overtime assumptions match your paycheck.
Salary Calculator and Hourly to Salary Calculator translate between annual and hourly figures using hours-per-week you provide. Paycheck Calculator applies simplified withholding assumptions. Overtime Pay Calculator models premium rates for extra hours.
Real payroll depends on federal, state, and local withholding, benefits deductions, and employer policies. Use these tools for ballpark comparisons, then confirm with your employer or pay stub.
How to choose
- Annual offer vs hourly rate → Hourly to Salary Calculator or Salary Calculator.
- Take-home estimate → Paycheck Calculator.
- Overtime premium → Overtime Pay Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t my paycheck match the calculator?
Employers use precise tax tables, pre-tax deductions, and state rules that simplified calculators may not include.
How many work weeks should I use?
Many people use 52 weeks or 50 weeks after vacation. Pick the assumption that matches your offer letter.
Do you store salary numbers?
No. Inputs stay in your browser.
Related workflows
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