Pay Frequency Converter 2025 – Hourly, Weekly, Bi‑Weekly, Monthly

Introduction

Job offers and budgets often use different pay frequencies. This converter shows how to translate between hourly, weekly, bi‑weekly, semi‑monthly, monthly, and annual amounts—plus what to watch for with overtime and benefits.

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Conversion Formulas

• Annual ↔ Hourly (full‑time): divide/multiply by 2,080
• Annual ↔ Monthly: divide/multiply by 12
• Annual ↔ Semi‑Monthly: divide/multiply by 24
• Annual ↔ Bi‑Weekly: divide/multiply by 26
• Annual ↔ Weekly: divide/multiply by 52

Note: Some employers use 2,088 hours/year or different calendars—confirm with HR.

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Overtime, Shift Differentials, and Bonuses

• Overtime can push hourly → annual above simple 2,080 rule
• Shift differentials add predictable premiums to base pay
• Bonuses are supplemental wages—see Bonus Tax Calculator for net impact

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How to Use the Converter

1. Enter known amount (e.g., annual salary)
2. Select pay frequency to convert from/to
3. Optionally add expected overtime hours and bonus
4. Export a budget line with your converted monthly number

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Examples

• $80,000 annual ≈ $38.46 hourly (at 2,080 hours)
• $30/hour ≈ $62,400 annual; bi‑weekly ≈ $2,400 gross
• $2,500 semi‑monthly ≈ $5,000 monthly ≈ $60,000 annual

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CTA: Convert and Budget

Get your monthly figure, then build a budget with our templates to allocate essentials, savings, and debt payoff.