Gross Pay Calculator
Calculate gross pay for hourly, salaried, or daily workers, including overtime, across weekly, biweekly, or monthly pay periods.
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How to use this calculator
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Select your pay type: hourly, salary, or daily rate.
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Enter the applicable rate (hourly wage, annual salary, or daily rate).
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Enter regular hours and any overtime hours for the pay period, plus the overtime multiplier (default 1.5×).
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Select your pay period — the calculator shows gross pay for that period and annualized.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Gross pay is your total earnings before any deductions. Net pay (take-home pay) is what remains after federal/state income tax withholding, Social Security, Medicare, health insurance premiums, and other deductions. Net pay is typically 65–80% of gross pay depending on your tax bracket and benefits elections.
Are salaried employees entitled to overtime?
In the US, salaried employees earning below the FLSA salary threshold ($684/week as of 2024) are "non-exempt" and entitled to overtime pay. Salaried workers above the threshold may be classified as "exempt" and are not required to receive overtime under federal law. State laws vary. Check your local labor regulations.
How is overtime calculated for hourly workers?
In the US and many countries, the standard overtime rate is 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some industries or agreements use double time (2×) for certain conditions (holidays, excessive hours). Enter 2.0 as the multiplier for double-time calculations.
What is biweekly vs semi-monthly?
Biweekly = every two weeks = 26 pay periods per year. Semi-monthly = twice a month = 24 pay periods per year (1st and 15th, for example). This calculator offers biweekly (26 periods). For semi-monthly, use the monthly option and divide the result by 2.
Calculating gross pay for different employment types
Hourly vs salaried compensation
Hourly employees are paid for each hour worked and receive overtime for extra hours. Salaried employees receive a fixed amount per period regardless of hours worked (within certain limits). Neither is inherently better — hourly allows more pay when working more, while salary provides income stability. Use this calculator to compare what a salary of $60,000 works out to per week and whether it's competitive with an hourly rate.
Overtime regulations by country
US: 1.5× after 40 hours/week (FLSA). UK: no national overtime rate, but national minimum wage applies. Canada: varies by province, typically 1.5× after 44 hours/week. Australia: governed by Modern Awards, typically 1.5× for first 2–3 hours then 2×. Always check your local labor regulations, as collective agreements can provide additional entitlements.
From gross pay to annualized compensation
Employers often quote total compensation (gross annualized salary plus benefits). To compare a contract (hourly) role to a permanent role, annualize the gross hourly rate and add the value of benefits: health insurance ($6,000–18,000/year), retirement contributions, paid leave. Contractors typically receive 20–30% more in gross pay to offset the lack of employer-provided benefits.
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