Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert an hourly wage to an annual salary, or an annual salary back to an hourly rate.
How do you convert an hourly wage to an annual salary?
To convert an hourly wage into an annual salary, multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply that result by the number of weeks you work per year. A full-time employee working 40 hours a week for all 52 weeks of the year would multiply their hourly wage by 2,080, but many people use 50 weeks to account for unpaid time off or holidays, or fewer weeks for seasonal and part-time work. This calculator lets you adjust both hours per week and weeks per year so the conversion matches your actual work schedule.
Converting salary back to an hourly rate
Going the other direction, if you know your annual salary and want to find the equivalent hourly rate, divide your annual salary by your total working hours for the year (hours per week multiplied by weeks per year). This is especially useful when comparing a salaried job offer to an hourly position, when calculating overtime pay for salaried employees who become eligible for it, or when figuring out what a part-time or contract hourly rate should be to match a full-time salary.
Why hours and weeks per year matter
The same hourly wage can translate into very different annual salaries depending on how many hours you actually work — someone working 30 hours a week earns significantly less annually than someone working 40 hours a week at the identical hourly rate. Similarly, using 52 weeks per year assumes no unpaid time off, while 50 weeks accounts for two weeks of unpaid vacation or holidays, which is common for hourly workers without paid leave benefits. Adjust these two fields to match your real schedule for the most accurate conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert my hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly wage by your hours worked per week, then multiply that by the number of weeks you work per year. For example, $25/hour at 40 hours/week for 50 weeks equals $50,000 per year — this calculator does the math instantly with your own numbers.
How many work hours are there in a year?
A full-time employee working 40 hours a week for all 52 weeks works 2,080 hours per year. If you take two weeks of unpaid time off, that drops to 2,000 hours (50 weeks), which is a common assumption used in salary conversion calculations.
What is $25 an hour annually?
At 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, $25 an hour equals $52,000 per year. Using 50 weeks (accounting for unpaid time off) instead, it equals $50,000 per year. Enter your exact hours and weeks above for a precise figure.
How do I convert my annual salary to an hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by your total number of working hours per year (hours per week multiplied by weeks per year). Use the "Salary → Hourly" toggle above and enter your salary along with your typical work schedule to get your equivalent hourly rate.
Should I use 50 or 52 weeks per year in this calculator?
Use 52 weeks if you're paid for every week of the year including any paid time off, or 50 weeks if you take roughly two weeks of unpaid vacation or holidays. Adjust the "Weeks Worked Per Year" field to match your actual situation for the most accurate conversion.
Is it better to be paid hourly or salaried?
It depends on the role — hourly pay typically includes overtime eligibility for hours beyond 40 per week, while salaried positions often pay the same regardless of hours worked. Use this calculator to compare the equivalent annual value of an hourly offer against a salaried offer before deciding.
Does this calculator account for taxes?
No, this calculator converts between gross hourly wage and gross annual salary only. For an estimate of your take-home pay after federal and state taxes, use our paycheck calculator.
How do I calculate weekly or monthly pay from an hourly wage?
Weekly pay is your hourly wage multiplied by hours worked per week; monthly pay is your annual salary divided by 12. This calculator shows both figures automatically in the results breakdown alongside your converted salary or hourly rate.