Convert hourly wages to annual salary, calculate take-home pay after tax, estimate overtime, 1099 contractor taxes, nurse salary with shift differentials, and compare international salaries. 7 free tools, all 50 states.
Our salary calculator suite provides seven free tools to help employees, freelancers, nurses, and international workers understand their income. Whether you need to convert an hourly wage to annual salary, calculate your take-home pay after tax in any US state, estimate 1099 contractor taxes, compute overtime pay, or compare an international salary to a US job offer — we have the right salary calculator for you.
Hourly to Salary Calculator — most popular tool
The most common salary question is converting an hourly wage to annual salary. The formula: Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × 2,080 (40 hrs × 52 wks). Our hourly to salary calculator shows weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual pay instantly. Common: $25/hr = $52,000/yr, $30/hr = $62,400/yr, $20/hr = $41,600/yr.
Salary After Tax Calculator — net take-home by state
Your gross salary and actual take-home pay are very different. Our salary after tax calculator uses 2024 federal tax brackets, state income tax rates, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Nine states have no income tax: Texas, Florida, Nevada, Washington, Alaska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Tennessee, and New Hampshire. Use our biweekly paycheck calculator to see each paycheck.
Specialized calculators
Healthcare workers: our nurse salary calculator factors in shift differentials, overtime, and travel nurse comparisons. Freelancers: use our 1099 contractor tax estimator to plan quarterly tax payments. Moving to the US: our US visa salary comparison tool converts your current salary to USD and compares it to a US offer after taxes and cost-of-living adjustment.
⏱ Pay Converter
Hourly to Salary Calculator 2024
Convert your hourly wage to annual salary instantly. Our hourly to salary calculator shows your weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and yearly income. Updated with 2024 rates.
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Your hourly wage details
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Full-time = 40 hours/week
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Adjust for unpaid vacation or leave
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Common rates — click to compare
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Monthly
Annual
Annual salary
$52,000
40hrs × 52wks
Monthly pay
$4,333
Gross income
Weekly
$1,000
Biweekly
$2,000
Semi-mo.
$2,167
Daily
$200
Pay period comparison
$25/hr × 40hrs × 52wks = $52,000/year
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How to convert hourly wage to annual salary
The hourly to annual salary formula is simple: multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then by the number of weeks per year. For a standard full-time 40-hour workweek over 52 weeks, multiply your hourly wage by 2,080.
Our hourly to salary calculator updates every figure instantly. Your result is your gross (pre-tax) income. To find your net take-home pay after federal and state taxes, use our salary after tax calculator. To estimate your actual biweekly paycheck amount, try our biweekly paycheck calculator.
Common hourly to yearly salary conversions 2024
• $15 an hour is how much a year? $15 × 2,080 = $31,200/year ($1,200 biweekly)
• $20 an hour is how much a year? $20 × 2,080 = $41,600/year ($1,600 biweekly)
• $25 an hour is how much a year? $25 × 2,080 = $52,000/year ($2,000 biweekly)
• $30 an hour is how much a year? $30 × 2,080 = $62,400/year ($2,400 biweekly)
• $35 an hour is how much a year? $35 × 2,080 = $72,800/year ($2,800 biweekly)
• $40 an hour is how much a year? $40 × 2,080 = $83,200/year ($3,200 biweekly)
Frequently asked questions — hourly to salary calculator
Is this the gross or net annual salary? ▾
This is your gross (pre-tax) annual salary. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Use our salary after tax calculator for your exact net pay by state.
What does biweekly pay mean? ▾
Biweekly pay means you receive a paycheck every two weeks — 26 times per year. Your biweekly gross pay = Annual salary ÷ 26. At $25/hr working 40 hours: $25 × 40 × 2 = $2,000 biweekly. Two months per year you'll receive 3 paychecks instead of 2.
How many working hours are in a year? ▾
A standard full-time employee works 2,080 hours per year (40 hours × 52 weeks). Part-time schedules, overtime, or unpaid leave will change this. You can adjust hours per week and weeks per year in this hourly to salary calculator for an accurate figure.
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🧾 Tax Calculator
Salary After Tax Calculator 2024
Calculate your net take-home pay after tax for all 50 US states. Our salary after tax calculator applies 2024 federal tax brackets, state income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) deductions.
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401(k), health insurance, HSA, FSA
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Biweekly net pay
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Your take-home paycheck
Annual net income
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Effective rate: —
Biweekly paycheck breakdown
Gross pay—
Federal income tax—
State income tax—
Social Security (6.2%)—
Medicare (1.45%)—
Other deductions—
Net take-home pay—
Annual gross
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Annual tax
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Annual net
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Where your salary goes
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Salary after tax calculator — how it works
Our salary after tax calculator uses 2024 federal income tax brackets (10%–37%), your state's income tax rate, Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), and Medicare (1.45%) to calculate your exact net take-home pay. The result is your actual paycheck amount — what you receive after all taxes are withheld.
To find your hourly rate first, use our hourly to salary calculator. Then plug the annual figure here to see your salary after tax by state.
States with no income tax
Nine states have no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Workers in these states keep significantly more of their paycheck compared to high-tax states like California (9.3%) or New York (6.85%).
What is an effective tax rate? ▾
Your effective tax rate is the average rate paid on all your income — total taxes divided by total gross income. It's always lower than your marginal rate (the rate on your top dollar) because lower income brackets are taxed at lower rates first.
What is Social Security and Medicare tax? ▾
Social Security tax is 6.2% on wages up to $168,600 (2024 wage base). Medicare is 1.45% on all wages plus an additional 0.9% on wages over $200,000. Your employer matches both — so your full FICA contribution is 15.3% combined (employee + employer).
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💼 Overtime
Overtime Pay Calculator 2024
Calculate your overtime pay for any hourly rate. Our overtime calculator computes regular pay, time-and-a-half (1.5×), double time (2×), and total weekly paycheck — FLSA-compliant.
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⚖️ FLSA: Federal law requires 1.5× for hours over 40/week. California also mandates daily overtime (over 8hrs/day).
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Rate comparison
Total paycheck
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— total hours
Annual estimate
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If consistent weekly
Weekly overtime pay breakdown
Regular pay (40hrs @ $25/hr)—
Overtime pay (8hrs @ $37.50/hr)—
Total gross pay—
Base rate
$25/hr
OT rate
$37.50/hr
Effective rate
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Overtime earnings impact
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How to calculate overtime pay
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime pay must be at least 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 per workweek. The overtime pay formula is: Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × (Hourly Rate × Multiplier). Our overtime pay calculator handles all three common multipliers: time and a half (1.5×), double time (2×), and double time and a half (2.5×).
Who qualifies for overtime pay? ▾
Non-exempt employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) under FLSA must receive overtime pay at 1.5× for hours over 40/week. Salaried managers, executives, and professionals above the threshold are typically exempt. Many states have additional overtime rules that are more protective.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate? ▾
No — overtime pay is taxed as ordinary income. Your employer may withhold at a higher rate during a large overtime paycheck because withholding is calculated on the annualized amount. But your actual tax rate at year-end depends on your total annual income.
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📅 Biweekly
Biweekly Paycheck Calculator 2024
Calculate your exact biweekly paycheck — gross pay and net take-home every two weeks. Our biweekly pay calculator covers 26 pay periods per year and shows your monthly equivalent and annual totals.
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Biweekly paycheck details
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Estimated effective federal + state rate. Use Salary After Tax for precision.
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401(k), health insurance, HSA, FSA
💡 3rd paycheck tip: You receive 26 biweekly paychecks per year — 2 months will have 3 paychecks. Use that extra check for savings or debt payoff!
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Gross biweekly pay
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Before deductions
Net biweekly pay
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Your actual paycheck
Biweekly paycheck breakdown (per period)
Gross biweekly pay—
Taxes withheld (25%)—
Pre-tax deductions—
Net take-home (biweekly)—
Monthly equiv.
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Annual gross
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Annual net
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Biweekly paycheck calculator — how it works
A biweekly paycheck is paid every two weeks — 26 times per year. Your gross biweekly pay = Annual Salary ÷ 26. Your net biweekly paycheck is what remains after taxes and pre-tax deductions like 401(k) and health insurance. For precise state-specific calculations, use our salary after tax calculator with the biweekly frequency option.
How many biweekly paychecks per year? ▾
There are exactly 26 biweekly paychecks per year (52 weeks ÷ 2 = 26). Two months of the year you'll receive 3 paychecks — these "extra" paychecks are great for savings, investments, or paying down debt since you normally budget around 2 per month.
Biweekly vs semi-monthly pay — what's the difference? ▾
Biweekly pay is every two weeks (26 checks/year). Semi-monthly is twice per month, typically the 1st and 15th (24 checks/year). Each semi-monthly paycheck is slightly larger, but you receive 2 fewer per year. Most US employers use biweekly payroll.
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📋 Freelancer / 1099
1099 Contractor Tax Calculator 2024
Estimate your 1099 contractor taxes including self-employment tax (15.3%), federal income tax, state tax, and quarterly estimated payments. Free independent contractor tax calculator for freelancers and self-employed workers.
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1099 contractor details
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Home office, equipment, software, travel, professional fees
⚠️ Set aside 30% of each payment for taxes. Pay quarterly to avoid IRS penalties.
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Quarterly tax due dates 2024
📅 Q1: April 15, 2024 📅 Q2: June 17, 2024 📅 Q3: September 16, 2024 📅 Q4: January 15, 2025
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Effective rate: —
Annual 1099 tax breakdown
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Business deductions—
Net profit—
Self-employment tax (15.3%)—
Federal income tax—
State income tax—
Annual net take-home—
SE tax
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Federal tax
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State tax
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1099 contractor taxes — complete guide 2024
As a 1099 independent contractor, you pay self-employment tax (15.3%) covering both the employer and employee portions of Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). Unlike W-2 employees, no taxes are withheld from your contractor payments — you must pay estimated quarterly taxes yourself to avoid IRS underpayment penalties.
Our 1099 contractor tax calculator applies the SE tax on 92.35% of net profit (the IRS-allowed adjustment), estimates federal income tax using 2024 brackets, applies a simplified Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction of 20%, and adds state income tax based on your state selection.
What is self-employment tax? ▾
Self-employment (SE) tax is 15.3% of 92.35% of your net profit — covering Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). As a contractor you pay both halves. However, you can deduct 50% of SE tax from gross income when calculating federal income tax, and may qualify for the 20% QBI deduction.
What business expenses can I deduct? ▾
Common 1099 deductions: home office (dedicated workspace), internet and phone (business portion), equipment, software, business travel, professional development, health insurance premiums, and retirement contributions (SEP-IRA up to $69,000 in 2024). Deductions directly reduce your taxable profit and SE tax base.
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🏥 Healthcare
Nurse Salary Calculator 2024
Calculate your nursing salary with base pay, shift differentials, overtime, and a travel nurse comparison. Our nurse salary calculator covers RN, LPN, and specialty nurses in all 50 states.
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Nurse pay details
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Extra pay for nights, weekends, and holidays
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3×12hr shifts = 36hrs (most common RN schedule)
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Weekly gross pay
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$—/hr effective rate
Annual salary
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Staff nurse estimate
Nurse weekly pay breakdown
Base pay (36hrs @ $40/hr)—
Shift differential ($5/hr)—
Overtime (1.5×)—
Total weekly gross—
✈ Travel Nurse Comparison
Staff nurse (annual)
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Travel nurse (est.)
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Nurse salary calculator — RN pay with shift differential and overtime 2024
Our nurse salary calculator combines base RN hourly rate, shift differential pay (extra pay for nights, weekends, and holidays), and nursing overtime into one comprehensive nursing income estimate. Nursing overtime is calculated at 1.5× your combined rate (base + differential) for hours over 40 per week.
The highest-paying states for RNs in 2024: California ($124,000+ avg), Oregon ($106,000), Alaska ($105,000), Hawaii ($104,000), and Washington ($97,000). Our nurse salary calculator uses your state selection to estimate after-tax take-home pay via our salary after tax calculator.
What is a nursing shift differential? ▾
A nursing shift differential is extra pay for working less-desirable shifts. Common differentials: evening shifts +$2–$5/hr, night shifts +$3–$8/hr, weekend shifts +$4–$10/hr, holiday shifts +$5–$15/hr or double time. Differentials are included in your overtime base rate calculation.
How much more do travel nurses earn? ▾
Travel nurses typically earn 20–35% more in total compensation than staff nurses. This includes a higher base rate plus tax-free housing stipends ($1,500–$3,000/month) and meal allowances ($200–$500/month). However, travel nurses typically manage their own benefits and work 13-week assignments.
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🌍 International
US Visa Salary Comparison Tool 2024
Compare your home country salary to a US job offer with currency conversion, after-tax income, and cost-of-living adjustment. Our US visa salary comparison tool covers 15+ countries and all 50 US states.
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≈ $2,069 USD
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Current salary (USD)
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US job offer (gross)—
US net after-tax—
Cost-of-living adjusted net—
Cost of living — Texas
Lowest cost93/100Highest cost
National average = 100. CA=151, HI=192, NY=139 are highest. MS=82, OK=87 are lowest.
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US visa salary comparison — is the offer worth it?
Our US visa salary comparison tool helps H-1B, EB-2, O-1, and other work visa applicants evaluate whether a US job offer is financially worthwhile. We convert your home country salary to USD at current exchange rates, then compare it to the US offer after federal taxes, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare deductions. We also apply a cost-of-living adjustment so you can see the true purchasing power of your US salary.
How is the cost-of-living adjustment calculated? ▾
We apply a cost-of-living index (national average = 100) to normalize your US net salary. A CoL-adjusted salary of $X means your purchasing power is equivalent to $X in an average-cost US city. California (151) and Hawaii (192) are the most expensive; Mississippi (82) and Oklahoma (87) are the cheapest.
Should I factor in US benefits? ▾
Yes — US employer benefits can add $10,000–$25,000+ annually in value: health insurance (employers typically cover 70–80% of premiums), 401(k) matching (3–6% of salary), paid time off, life insurance, and more. Always ask for a total compensation breakdown when evaluating a US job offer.