Salary Calculator
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Convert hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay and compare gross job compensation.
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Finance topic guide
Salary and paycheck calculators
Compare gross salary and total compensation, estimate take-home pay, and model overtime with free payroll calculators on your device.
10 free tools in this guide — pick one below to get started.
Tools in this guide(10)
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Hourly to Salary Calculator
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Convert hourly pay to weekly, monthly, and annual salary — with optional take-home.
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Salary After Tax Calculator by State
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Estimate take-home pay after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
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Paycheck Calculator
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Estimate paycheck withholding and take-home pay from gross pay, FICA, and deductions.
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Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Estimate hourly take-home pay with overtime and deductions.
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Bonus Tax Calculator
Estimate bonus withholding and net bonus pay.
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Gross-Up Calculator
Calculate gross pay needed for a target net.
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Contractor vs W-2 Calculator
Compare W-2 compensation with contractor earnings.
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Multiple Jobs Paycheck Calculator
Estimate withholding when you have two or three jobs.
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Overtime Pay Calculator
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Calculate time-and-a-half and other overtime pay totals.
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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 compares gross pay and total compensation for job offers, while Hourly to Salary Calculator gives a quick hourly conversion. Salary After Tax Calculator estimates annual take-home pay by state, and Paycheck or Hourly Paycheck Calculator applies simplified withholding. Use Bonus Tax and Gross-Up Calculators for one-time payments, Contractor vs W-2 Calculator for employment choices, and Multiple Jobs Paycheck Calculator to plan withholding across jobs.
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.
- Annual take-home estimate → Salary After Tax Calculator; paycheck-level estimate → Paycheck Calculator.
- Overtime premium → Overtime Pay Calculator.
- Bonus or target net payment → Bonus Tax Calculator or Gross-Up Calculator.
- Contractor, W-2, or multiple-job withholding → Contractor vs W-2 Calculator or Multiple Jobs Paycheck 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 on your device.
Step-by-step workflows (12)
Multi-step guides that chain tools from this topic—follow numbered steps instead of guessing tool order.
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- Plan a loan or major purchaseEstimate EMI, compare mortgage scenarios, and run quick percentage math before you borrow.4 steps
- Refinance or buy vs rentEstimate affordability, compare renting to buying, and model refinance savings.3 steps
- Buy a car with confidenceEstimate auto loan payments, compare offers, and check the payment against your budget.3 steps
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- Send a client invoiceDraft an invoice, assign a reference number, and add sales tax to the total.3 steps
- Track weight metricsEstimate BMI and percent change for wellness screening—not medical advice.2 steps
- Estimate take-home pay and budgetConvert salary or hourly pay to take-home estimates, then build a simple budget.4 steps
- Plan a mortgage payment scheduleCheck affordability, estimate payment, view amortization, then model extra payments.4 steps
- Check retirement contribution readinessModel 401(k) and Roth growth, confirm limits, compare account types, then project retirement needs.5 steps
- Compare contractor vs W-2 payWeigh contractor vs employee offers, estimate paychecks and tax drag, then size an emergency fund.4 steps