Salary Comparison
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Compare two job offers and see your estimated gross pay by hour, workday, week, two weeks, month, and year—instantly, with side-by-side charts.
The pay breakdown
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All figures are gross pay before taxes and deductions. The charts compare offers within each row; bar scales reset for every pay period. Actual payroll may differ.
Compare salary and hourly pay with a clear baseline
Two jobs can advertise different pay types and work schedules. Convert both to an estimated annual gross amount first, then compare how those amounts break down across familiar pay periods. Use the effective hourly rate to account for differences in weekly hours and paid weeks.
Example: $25/hour vs. $30/hour
At 40 hours per week for 52 paid weeks, a $25 hourly wage is about $52,000/year, while $30/hour is about $62,400/year. Job B offers $10,400 more gross annual pay, or 20% more in this example.
How are daily, weekly, and biweekly figures calculated?
For consistency, the weekly figure averages annual pay over 52 calendar weeks, biweekly over 26 periods, and monthly over 12 months. Estimated pay per working day uses five workdays for each paid week. The per-hour figure reflects each job's entered work hours and paid weeks. If you enter fewer than 52 paid weeks, these averages describe different kinds of periods, so they are not meant to multiply directly into one another.
What isn't included?
These are simplified gross-pay comparisons for US workers. We don't calculate federal or state income tax, FICA, benefits, overtime premiums, bonuses, commissions or shift differentials. For irregular schedules, check actual pay statements and employer policies.
Frequently asked questions
Does a higher annual salary mean a better hourly rate?
Not always. A job with longer weekly hours can have a lower effective hourly rate despite higher annual gross pay. Compare both figures and consider benefits and working conditions.
Are 26 biweekly paychecks the same as 24 twice-monthly paychecks?
No. Every two weeks usually gives 26 pay periods; twice a month gives 24. The annual gross amount may be the same, but individual paychecks differ. Check your payroll calendar.
Does the chart show take-home pay after taxes?
No. Every amount is a before-tax estimate. Take-home pay depends on withholding, deductions and individual circumstances.