How to use the hourly to salary calculator
- Select the conversion direction: hourly wage to annual salary, or annual salary to hourly wage.
- Enter the pay amount in dollars.
- Set your hours per week. Use 40 for standard full-time work, or enter your actual scheduled hours.
- Set your weeks per year. Use 52 for year-round employment, or subtract any unpaid leave.
- Read the converted pay rate in the result panel below.
How the Conversion Works
The formula behind every hourly to salary calculator is straightforward multiplication. To convert an hourly wage to an annual salary, multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours worked each week, then multiply that result by the number of weeks worked per year:
Annual Salary = Hourly Rate x Hours per Week x Weeks per Year
For example, earning $25 per hour while working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks gives: 25 x 40 x 52 = $52,000.
To go the other direction and perform a salary to hourly conversion, divide the annual salary by the total hours worked in a year:
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary / (Hours per Week x Weeks per Year)
A $60,000 salary divided by 2,080 total hours (40 x 52) equals approximately $28.85 per hour.
Common Hourly to Annual Conversions
This table shows the yearly income for common hourly wages assuming a standard 40-hour work week and 52 weeks per year (2,080 total hours).
| Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| $10.00 | $20,800 |
| $15.00 | $31,200 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 |
| $75.00 | $156,000 |
| $100.00 | $208,000 |
If you work part-time or take unpaid leave, your total hours will be lower, which changes the final figure significantly.
Why Weeks Per Year Matters
Many people assume there are exactly 2,080 working hours in a year (40 hours multiplied by 52 weeks). However, this assumes zero unpaid time off. If your employer offers two weeks of unpaid vacation, you only work 50 weeks, reducing your total hours to 2,000.
For teachers or seasonal workers, the difference is even larger. A teacher paid $55,000 over a 40-week contract who works 37.5 hours per week has a very different effective hourly rate than someone earning the same amount over 52 weeks. Adjusting the weeks per year field in this hourly to salary calculator ensures your conversion reflects your actual schedule rather than a generic assumption.
Gross Pay vs. Take-Home Pay
The figures produced by this tool represent gross pay, meaning the total amount before taxes, insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and other deductions are removed. Your actual take-home pay will always be lower than the gross annual salary shown here.
Federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base limit), and Medicare (1.45%) are standard deductions in the United States. When comparing a job offer stated as an hourly wage to one stated as a salary, use the gross amounts from this calculator first, then apply your expected tax rate to estimate what lands in your bank account.
Comparing Job Offers Accurately
When evaluating job offers, one might list compensation as an hourly wage to yearly total while another provides a flat salary. Converting both to the same unit makes comparison possible. An offer of $32 per hour with no paid time off (50 working weeks at 40 hours) yields $64,000 annually. A salaried offer of $65,000 with three weeks of paid vacation effectively pays you for 52 weeks, making it the better deal despite the lower-looking raw number.
Always factor in benefits like health insurance, retirement matching, and paid leave when converting an hourly wage to yearly income. These additions can shift the real value of a compensation package by thousands of dollars.
Worked examples
Each result below was produced by the same code the tool runs, so you can check your own numbers against them.
| Example | Input | Result |
|---|---|---|
| $25/hr full-time | Conversion direction: hourly-to-salary; Amount ($): 25; Hours per week: 40; Weeks per year: 52 | Annual salary: $52,000; Monthly salary: $4,333.33; Weekly pay: $1,000; Daily pay (5-day week): $200; Total hours per year: 2,080 |
| $60,000 salary to hourly | Conversion direction: salary-to-hourly; Amount ($): 60000; Hours per week: 40; Weeks per year: 52 | Hourly wage: $28.85; Daily pay (5-day week): $230.77; Weekly pay: $1,153.85; Monthly pay: $5,000; Total hours per year: 2,080 |
| Part-time $18/hr, 25 hrs/wk | Conversion direction: hourly-to-salary; Amount ($): 18; Hours per week: 25; Weeks per year: 52 | Annual salary: $23,400; Monthly salary: $1,950; Weekly pay: $450; Daily pay (5-day week): $90; Total hours per year: 1,300 |
| Teacher salary, 37.5 hrs, 40 wks | Conversion direction: salary-to-hourly; Amount ($): 55000; Hours per week: 37.5; Weeks per year: 40 | Hourly wage: $36.67; Daily pay (5-day week): $275; Weekly pay: $1,375; Monthly pay: $4,583.33; Total hours per year: 1,500 |
FAQ
How do I convert my hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then multiply that result by the number of weeks you work per year. For a standard full-time schedule, that is your hourly rate times 40 times 52.
What is the formula to convert a salary to an hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by the total number of hours you work in a year. Total hours equal your weekly hours multiplied by your working weeks per year.
How many hours are in a standard work year?
A standard full-time work year in the US is 2,080 hours, calculated as 40 hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks. This does not account for holidays or unpaid leave.
Does this calculator account for overtime pay?
No. This hourly to salary calculator uses a flat rate for all hours entered. Overtime calculations require knowing your specific overtime multiplier and the threshold at which it applies.
Is the result before or after taxes?
The result is gross pay, which is before taxes and deductions. Your net take-home pay will be lower depending on your tax bracket, location, and benefit elections.
Can I use this for part-time work?
Yes. Change the hours per week field to match your part-time schedule. You can also adjust the weeks per year if you do not work every week.
Why would I need to convert salary to hourly?
Converting a salary to an hourly rate helps you compare salaried positions against hourly jobs, evaluate freelance rates, or understand how much your time is actually worth per hour.