What if I have unpaid vacation weeks?
Reduce the paid weeks per year entry so the calculator reflects only the weeks you are compensated.
Step-by-step walkthrough
Salary Calculator Guide
Use this companion guide beside the interactive calculator to make sure you understand the “why” behind every click. Each section includes the classroom explanation, student-friendly language, and quick practice prompts.
Before you start
Collect the data points listed below and double-check their units. Keeping an organized “givens” list is one of the fastest ways to reduce math errors and impress exam graders.
- salary
- hourly wage
- annual pay
Detailed procedure
Step 1
Enter the annual salary offer or current compensation.
Step 2
Adjust the hours worked per week and paid weeks per year if they differ from a standard 40/52 schedule.
Step 3
Review the hourly, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly equivalents in the results stack.
Teaching & troubleshooting tips
Can I model part-time schedules?
Yes. Enter any combination of hours per week and weeks per year to reflect your actual workload.