Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert hourly wages to annual salary and vice versa. See weekly, biweekly, and monthly earnings.
Hourly to Salary Calculator
How the Calculation Works
Formula: Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours Per Week × Weeks Per Year
Standard Calculation: For someone paid for 52 weeks per year (full-time, 40 hours/week): Hourly Rate × 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year = Hourly Rate × 2,080 annual hours.
Other Calculations: Daily = Hourly Rate × 8 hours, Weekly = Hourly Rate × Hours Per Week, Biweekly = Hourly Rate × (Hours Per Week × 2), Monthly = Annual Salary ÷ 12 months
Adjustments: Not all employees are paid for all 52 weeks per year. Some take unpaid vacation, holidays, or sick leave. Adjust weeks per year if your situation differs from 52. For part-time work at 30 hours/week × 52 weeks = 1,560 annual hours.
Worked Example
Example 1: Hourly rate of $25/hour, working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year:
- Weekly Pay: $25 × 40 hours = $1,000
- Biweekly Pay: $25 × 80 hours = $2,000
- Monthly Pay: ($25 × 2,080 hours) ÷ 12 months = $52,000 ÷ 12 = ~$4,333
- Annual Salary: $25 × 2,080 hours = $52,000
Example 2: Hourly rate of $20/hour, same 40 hours/week:
- Weekly Pay: $20 × 40 = $800
- Biweekly Pay: $20 × 80 = $1,600
- Monthly Pay: ($20 × 2,080) ÷ 12 = $41,600 ÷ 12 = ~$3,467
- Annual Salary: $20 × 2,080 = $41,600
How to Use This Calculator
Standard Work Year: The standard full-time work year in the US assumes 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, totaling 2,080 annual working hours. This calculation does not account for vacation days, sick days, or holidays, which reduce actual working hours. If you take 2-3 weeks of time off annually, your actual working hours may be 1,960-2,000 hours instead.
Part-Time Work: If you work less than 40 hours per week, adjust the calculation. For example, 30 hours per week × 52 weeks = 1,560 annual hours.
Gross Pay vs. Take-Home Pay: These results show gross pay before taxes and deductions. Actual take-home pay varies based on taxes, benefits, withholding elections, retirement contributions and other deductions. Federal income tax withholding depends on your tax bracket, filing status, number of exemptions, and other individual factors. State and local taxes may apply. Benefits deductions may include health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other voluntary contributions. The exact take-home amount is unique to your situation and cannot be calculated without knowing your specific tax and deduction details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hourly wage to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 (the standard annual work hours: 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year). Example: $20/hour × 2,080 hours = $41,600 annual gross salary.
How many hours are in a full-time work year?
Standard is 2,080 hours (40 hours/week × 52 weeks). However, this doesn't account for vacation, holidays, or sick days. If you take 2-3 weeks off, you're working approximately 1,960-2,000 actual hours.
What about biweekly pay?
Biweekly means you're paid every two weeks. Multiply your hourly rate by 80 (40 hours/week × 2 weeks). Example: $20/hour × 80 hours = $1,600 biweekly gross pay. Most companies have 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
Is this gross pay or net (take-home) pay?
These results show gross pay before taxes and deductions. Actual take-home pay varies based on taxes, benefits, withholding elections, retirement contributions and other deductions.
How do I factor in overtime?
Use our Overtime Calculator for overtime calculations. Typically, overtime is paid at 1.5 times (time-and-a-half) your regular rate for hours over 40 per week, though this varies by employer and industry.