Tech Salary Converter
Convert between annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, daily, and hourly salary rates. Compare job offers and estimate take-home pay.
About This Tool
The Tech Salary Converter is a free, browser-based tool designed for software engineers, freelancers, and hiring managers who need to quickly convert compensation figures between different pay periods. Enter a salary in any format -- annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, daily, or hourly -- and instantly see the equivalent in every other period.
Understanding your true hourly rate is essential when comparing job offers, negotiating freelance contracts, or evaluating whether a role change makes financial sense. A $120,000 annual salary might sound great, but what does that translate to per hour? And how does it compare against a contractor quoting $65/hour? This tool answers those questions instantly.
The built-in comparison mode lets you place two offers side by side, showing the difference across every pay period. This is particularly useful during salary negotiations or when weighing a salaried position against a contract role. You can also enable a simple flat tax estimation to see approximate take-home figures.
All configuration is flexible: adjust working hours per week (default 40) and working weeks per year (default 52) to match your actual schedule. Part-time workers, European employees with more vacation time, or overworked startup founders can all get accurate conversions.
All processing runs entirely in your browser. No salary data is sent to any server, and no account or signup is required. Your financial information stays completely private.
This tool pairs naturally with the Unit Converter for other conversion needs, the Meeting Cost Calculator for understanding hourly cost in team settings, and the Math Expression Evaluator for custom salary calculations.
How to Use
- Enter your Salary Amount in the input field. This can be any compensation figure you want to convert.
- Select the Period that matches your input -- Annual, Monthly, Biweekly, Weekly, Daily, or Hourly.
- Adjust Hours per Week (default 40) and Weeks per Year (default 52) to match your working schedule. Reduce weeks for vacation time or adjust hours for part-time roles.
- Optionally enable Tax Estimation and enter a flat tax percentage to see approximate net (after-tax) figures alongside gross amounts.
- Click Compare Offers to enter a second salary and see the side-by-side difference across all pay periods.
- Review the Results Table for conversions across all six periods. The quick summary cards highlight Annual Gross, Hourly Rate, and Monthly/Net figures.
- Click Copy All or press Ctrl+Shift+C to copy a formatted summary to your clipboard for use in spreadsheets or messages.
- Click Reset to clear all inputs and return to default values.
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FAQ
Is my data safe when using this tool?
Yes. All calculations run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No salary data is sent to any server. Nothing is stored -- when you close or refresh the page, all inputs are gone. Your financial information remains completely private.
How does the biweekly calculation work?
Biweekly pay is calculated by dividing the annual salary by the number of biweekly periods per year. With the default of 52 weeks per year, there are 26 biweekly pay periods. This means biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26, which differs from simply dividing the monthly salary by 2.
Why is my hourly rate different from what I expected?
The hourly rate depends on both hours per week and weeks per year. The default assumes 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, giving 2,080 working hours per year. If you take unpaid vacation or work fewer hours, adjust these settings for a more accurate rate. For example, 48 working weeks instead of 52 raises the effective hourly rate.
Is the tax estimation accurate?
The tax estimation applies a simple flat percentage across all pay periods. Real-world taxes are progressive (higher brackets for higher income) and vary by country, state, filing status, and deductions. Use this feature for rough estimates only -- consult a tax professional for precise figures.
Can I compare a salaried position with a freelance contract rate?
Yes. Enter the annual salary as Offer A and the freelance hourly rate as Offer B (select Hourly as the period). The comparison table shows the difference across all periods. Remember that freelancers typically need to account for self-employment taxes, health insurance, and unpaid time off, so a direct comparison may need adjustment.
What currency is used?
The tool displays results in US Dollars (USD) by default. Since the calculations are pure math (multiplication and division), you can enter any currency's value and interpret the output accordingly -- simply ignore the dollar sign.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Press Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the formatted salary summary to your clipboard.
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