Question 1

How do I convert hourly to annual salary?

Accepted Answer

Multiply hourly rate by hours per week and weeks per year: Annual = Hourly * Hours/week * Weeks/year.

Question 2

What about monthly or biweekly pay?

Accepted Answer

Divide annual by 12 for monthly, or by 26 for biweekly (or 24 semi-monthly).

Question 3

How do taxes affect take-home?

Accepted Answer

Use the tax calculator for estimates; net pay depends on allowances, benefits, and location.

Question 4

What if I work overtime?

Accepted Answer

Add overtime hours at the applicable multiplier (e.g., 1.5x) to increase gross pay.

Question 5

How many working weeks should I use?

Accepted Answer

Common assumptions are 52 weeks, or 50 weeks to allow for two weeks unpaid time; adjust to your contract.

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