What is gross income?
Gross income is earnings before taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
Gross Income Calculator
Turn hourly or salaried pay into an annual gross income estimate before taxes.
Choose pay type
Select hourly or salary mode, then enter the matching pay details.
About this calculator
How to use Gross Income Calculator, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
Gross income is pay before taxes and deductions. Hourly mode annualizes with hours × 52; salary mode uses the annual figure directly.
How to use
- Select hourly wage or annual salary.
- Enter rate and hours, or enter annual salary.
- Select Calculate to view annual gross income.
- Review monthly gross as a budgeting reference.
Formulas & reference
Hourly mode: annual gross = hourly × hours/week × 52Salary mode: annual gross = annual salaryMonthly gross ≈ annual ÷ 12
Gross income notes
- Gross ≠ take-home pay
- Hourly annual uses 52 weeks
- Monthly is annual ÷ 12
- Add other income separately if needed
Calculation logic
Hourly mode multiplies rate by weekly hours and 52. Salary mode returns the entered annual salary. Monthly is annual divided by 12.
Bonuses, commissions, and overtime are not included unless you fold them into the inputs.
Gross Income Calculator FAQ
Common questions about the calculation and how to interpret the estimate.
How is hourly converted to annual?
Multiply hourly rate by hours per week and 52.
Is salary mode just a passthrough?
Yes. It confirms annual gross and shows a monthly equivalent.
Does this include tips or bonuses?
Only if you include them in the amounts you enter.
Is this after tax?
No. Use a tax calculator for net pay estimates.
What if my hours vary?
Use an average weekly hours figure for a yearly estimate.