Pay Period Converter
Enter your pay and how often you're paid, and instantly see it as an hourly, weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly and annual figure. Perfect for comparing job offers paid on different schedules. Updates as you type.
How it works
Everything is converted via the annual figure: weekly ×52, biweekly ×26, semi-monthly ×24, monthly ×12, hourly × (hours/week × 52). Then the annual amount is divided back out to each period.
- Biweekly = 26 pay cheques a year; semi-monthly = 24. They differ slightly.
- Hourly depends on your hours per week — change it for part-time or overtime.
- Gross figures — before tax. Take-home will be lower.
An educational gross-pay conversion. It excludes tax, benefits and overtime premiums. Not financial advice.
FAQ
How do I convert my pay between periods?
Annualise first, then divide. Multiply weekly pay by 52, biweekly by 26, semi-monthly by 24, or monthly by 12 to get the annual figure; for hourly, multiply by hours per week then by 52. Divide the annual amount by the same numbers to get any other period. This tool does it all at once.
What is the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly?
Biweekly means every two weeks — 26 pay cheques a year. Semi-monthly means twice a month (e.g. the 15th and last day) — 24 pay cheques a year. The two produce slightly different per-cheque amounts for the same annual salary, which is why both are included here.
Is this gross or net pay?
These are gross figures — before tax and deductions. The conversions between periods are exact maths; your take-home pay will be lower depending on your tax situation. Use this to compare offers and pay structures on a like-for-like basis.
How many work hours are in a year?
A common assumption is 40 hours a week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours a year for full-time work. This tool uses your hours-per-week input × 52, so part-time or overtime schedules convert correctly too.
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