Salary Converter
Convert between different salary formats and time periods.
How a Salary Converter Works
A salary converter lets you translate pay from one period to another - hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or annual - so you can compare jobs and plan your budget. The conversions are based on how many hours and weeks you work.
The core formula starts from your hourly rate and a standard working pattern (for example, 40 hours a week and 52 weeks a year):
- Annual = Hourly × Hours per week × 52
- Monthly = Annual ÷ 12
- Weekly = Annual ÷ 52
- Daily = Weekly ÷ Days worked per week
- Hourly = Annual ÷ (Hours per week × 52)
For example, at ₹200 per hour working 40 hours a week, your annual salary is 200 × 40 × 52 = ₹4,16,000. Divide by 12 to get a monthly figure of about ₹34,667.
Conversion Formulas and Examples
The exact numbers depend on your assumptions about hours per week, days per week, and weeks per year. A common standard is 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, and 52 weeks per year. The table below shows how a single salary looks across different periods using these standards.
| Period | Formula | Example (₹6,00,000/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | Base figure | ₹6,00,000 |
| Monthly | Annual ÷ 12 | ₹50,000 |
| Weekly | Annual ÷ 52 | ₹11,538 |
| Daily | Weekly ÷ 5 | ₹2,308 |
| Hourly | Annual ÷ 2,080 | ₹288 |
Here 2,080 is simply 40 hours × 52 weeks. If you work part-time, longer hours, or a different number of weeks, change those inputs and the results adjust automatically.
Gross Pay vs Net Pay
It is important to know which figure you are converting. A salary converter works with the numbers you enter, so the result is usually gross pay - your total earnings before any deductions.
- Gross pay - the full amount before tax and deductions. This is the figure most job offers quote.
- Net pay (take-home) - what actually reaches your bank account after income tax, provident fund (PF), professional tax, and other deductions.
In India, common deductions include income tax (TDS), Employees' Provident Fund, and professional tax, and many salaries also include allowances and benefits as part of the cost to company (CTC). Because deductions vary by income level, exemptions, and state, this tool does not calculate tax. To find your net salary, subtract your specific deductions from the gross figure, or use a dedicated take-home pay calculator.
Tips for Comparing Salaries
When you compare two jobs or convert a quoted rate, keep these points in mind:
- Confirm the standard hours - 40 per week is common, but some roles use 35, 45, or 48 hours.
- Check whether the figure includes paid leave. Using 52 weeks assumes you are paid for holidays; freelancers billing only worked weeks should use fewer.
- Compare gross with gross and net with net, never mix the two.
- For CTC offers, remember that some components (like employer PF contributions or insurance) are not paid as cash in hand.
- Convert everything to the same period - usually monthly or annual - before deciding which offer is better.
Used this way, a salary converter gives you a quick, consistent basis for comparing pay no matter how each employer quotes it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by 52 weeks. For example, ₹200 per hour at 40 hours a week is 200 × 40 × 52 = ₹4,16,000 per year.
Divide your annual salary by 12. For example, ₹6,00,000 per year is 6,00,000 ÷ 12 = ₹50,000 per month before deductions.
2,080 is the number of working hours in a standard full-time year: 40 hours per week × 52 weeks. Dividing an annual salary by 2,080 gives the equivalent hourly rate. Adjust this if you work different hours.
No. It works with the gross figures you enter, before tax and deductions like income tax, provident fund, and professional tax. To get net pay, subtract your specific deductions or use a take-home salary calculator.
CTC (cost to company) is the total a company spends on you, including employer PF, insurance, and allowances. In-hand salary is the cash you receive after deductions, which is lower than CTC.
If you only get paid for weeks you actually work, use fewer than 52 - for example, 48 or 50 - to account for unpaid holidays and gaps between projects. This gives a more realistic annual figure.