Daily Pay Calculator
Work out your day rate — from an hourly wage, a weekly wage, or an annual salary.
| Hourly | Daily rate | Weekly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12.00 | $96 | $480 | $24,960 |
| $15.00 | $120 | $600 | $31,200 |
| $18.00 | $144 | $720 | $37,440 |
| $20.00 | $160 | $800 | $41,600 |
| $25.00 | $200 | $1,000 | $52,000 |
| $30.00 | $240 | $1,200 | $62,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a day rate?
A day rate is how much you earn for one full working day — commonly used for contractors, freelancers, and hourly staff comparing offers. It's your hourly rate multiplied by the hours you work in a typical day.
How do I calculate my daily rate from my hourly wage?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work in a typical day. This calculator does that automatically — just enter your hourly rate and hours per day.
How do I calculate a daily rate from my annual salary?
Divide your annual salary by the number of working days in a year (typically 260 for a 5-day week, 52 weeks). Enter your salary above and switch the dropdown to "Annual salary" to get this instantly.
How much is $20 an hour per day?
At $20/hour and an 8-hour day, that's $160/day. Adjust the hours-per-day field above if your working day is longer or shorter.
Day rate vs hourly rate — what's the difference?
An hourly rate is what you're paid per hour worked; a day rate is a fixed amount for a full day regardless of the exact hours, common in contracting and freelance work. This tool converts cleanly between the two using your typical hours per day.
Does this daily rate include tax?
No — all figures shown are gross pay, before taxes and deductions. Your actual take-home amount will be lower depending on your tax situation.
About this tool
This daily pay calculator converts an hourly wage, weekly pay, monthly pay, or annual salary into a clean daily rate — plus every other common pay period. All figures are gross (pre-tax) and assume a consistent schedule with no unpaid time off.