📅 Annual Salary Calculator
Quickly convert your paycheck amount into yearly compensation across different pay schedules.
How to Use This Calculator
Grab Your Pay Stub
Find the gross pay section that shows earnings before taxes and deductions.
Select Your Pay Frequency
Choose weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly to match your payroll schedule.
Run the Calculation
The tool multiplies your pay by the number of periods per year to determine annual salary.
Use for Planning
Apply the annual figure to budgeting, mortgage applications, or comparing job offers.
Formula
Annual Salary = Gross Pay per Period × Pay Periods per Year
Weekly → 52 periods
Biweekly → 26 periods
Semi-monthly → 24 periods
Monthly → 12 periods
If you receive bonuses or overtime, add their annual totals to the result for a more comprehensive view of your income.
Full Description
Many employers quote salaries annually, but employees are paid in periodic installments. This calculator bridges the gap by converting your gross paycheck into annual compensation. It’s helpful for budgeting, loan applications, and salary negotiations.
Adjusting for pay frequency ensures you compare apples to apples when assessing job offers or calculating take-home pay with other tools like our hourly or overtime calculators.
Common Use Cases
- Comparing offers with different pay schedules (weekly vs. monthly).
- Estimating annual income for tax or loan paperwork.
- Calculating raise impact by inputting the adjusted pay per period.
- Determining eligibility for benefits linked to annual earnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I receive a bonus?
Add the bonus amount to the annual salary result for a more complete picture of your yearly earnings.
Does this calculator handle shift differentials?
Enter the gross pay amount that already includes differentials or overtime premiums for the period.
How do leap years affect weekly pay?
Some employers add a 27th biweekly paycheck in leap years. Adjust the pay periods per year if your payroll team advises a change.
Can I switch currencies?
The calculator defaults to USD but works with any currency—just enter values in your local denomination.