Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert hourly wage to annual salary or salary to hourly rate from hours per week and weeks worked per year.
Returns weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay.
Converting between an hourly wage and an annual salary is a critical skill when comparing job offers, negotiating pay, or understanding whether a raise actually improves your take-home. The math is simple, but the assumptions matter enormously.
Standard formula (40-hour week, 52 weeks): Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × 40 × 52 = Hourly Rate × 2,080
Reverse (salary to hourly): Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ 2,080
What each variable means:
- 2,080 — the standard full-time hours per year (40 hours/week × 52 weeks). This is the most common assumption for U.S. salaried comparisons.
- Actual working hours — subtract paid holidays (typically 10 days = 80 hours in the U.S.) to get ~2,000 hours actually worked.
- Paid time off (PTO) — included in the 2,080 figure for salaried employees; hourly workers do not always receive paid PTO.
Worked example: Hourly wage: $22.50/hour
Annual = $22.50 × 2,080 = $46,800/year Monthly (gross) = $46,800 ÷ 12 = $3,900/month Biweekly paycheck = $46,800 ÷ 26 = $1,800 per paycheck
Reverse example: Salary offer: $65,000/year Hourly equivalent = $65,000 ÷ 2,080 = $31.25/hour
Quick mental shortcut: Double the hourly rate and add three zeros ≈ annual salary. $20/hr → ~$40,000/year (exact: $41,600) $25/hr → ~$50,000/year (exact: $52,000)
Important caveat: Salaried positions often include benefits (health insurance, 401k match, paid leave) worth $8,000–$15,000/year that hourly positions may not. Always compare total compensation, not just base pay.