Hourly to Salary Calculator

How to Convert Hourly Wage to Annual Salary

The standard full-time work year in the U.S. is 2,080 hours (40 hours/week × 52 weeks). To convert your hourly rate to an annual salary, simply multiply your hourly wage by 2,080. A $25/hour job equals $52,000/year before taxes.

This calculator goes further — it shows your daily, weekly, biweekly (every two weeks), and monthly gross pay, plus a rough after-tax take-home estimate. It also lets you adjust for part-time schedules or unpaid vacation time by changing the hours/week or weeks/year.

Quick Reference: Common Hourly Wages to Annual Salary

Gross vs. Net (Take-Home) Pay

Your gross pay is your total earnings before any deductions. Your net pay (take-home pay) is what actually hits your bank account after:

• Federal income tax: Ranges from 10% to 37% depending on your income and filing status
• Social Security tax: 6.2% on wages up to $168,600 (2024)
• Medicare tax: 1.45% on all wages (plus 0.9% additional for income over $200,000)
• State income tax: 0% in TX, FL, WA, NV, WY, SD, AK, TN, NH — up to 13.3% in CA
• Health insurance, 401(k): Pre-tax deductions that reduce taxable income

For a rough take-home estimate, subtract roughly 25–30% from your gross for a middle-income earner in most states. Use the Paycheck Calculator for precise net pay by state.

Part-Time vs. Full-Time: Adjusting the Calculation

Not all jobs are 40 hours per week or 52 weeks per year. Adjust accordingly:

• 30 hr/week (part-time): Multiply hourly rate × 30 × 52 = 1,560 hours/year
• Unpaid vacation (2 weeks off): Use 50 weeks → multiply by 2,000 hours
• Seasonal worker (6 months): 40 × 26 = 1,040 hours/year
• Contractor (no paid holidays): Consider 48–50 billable weeks

Salary to Hourly: Reverse the Calculation

To convert an annual salary back to an hourly rate, divide by 2,080 (or your actual annual hours):

• $50,000 / 2,080 = $24.04/hr
• $75,000 / 2,080 = $36.06/hr
• $100,000 / 2,080 = $48.08/hr

This reverse calculation is useful when comparing a salaried job offer against your current hourly rate, especially if the salaried role has unpaid overtime expectations.

Overtime Pay

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5× their regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek. Some states (like California) also require overtime for work over 8 hours in a single day.

Example: A $25/hour worker puts in 50 hours in a week. Their pay = (40 × $25) + (10 × $37.50) = $1,000 + $375 = $1,375 that week, not $1,250. Over a year with regular overtime, the difference adds up significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many work hours are in a year? A standard full-time schedule is 2,080 hours (40 hrs/week × 52 weeks). This doesn't account for paid holidays — with 10 federal holidays, you may effectively work about 1,960–2,000 hours of "business time" but still get paid for 2,080.

What is $20 an hour annually? $20/hr × 2,080 hours = $41,600/year gross. After ~22% effective federal tax + FICA (7.65%), take-home is approximately $29,000–$31,000/year, or about $2,400–$2,600/month.

Is it better to be paid hourly or salary? Salaried employees typically receive benefits like paid vacation and health insurance. Hourly workers get paid for every hour worked — including overtime at 1.5×. For predictable high-hour jobs, hourly can pay more. For roles with irregular hours, salary provides stability.

What is biweekly pay? Biweekly means paid every two weeks — 26 paychecks per year. Each paycheck = (hourly rate × hours/week × 2). This is the most common pay frequency in the U.S., used by about 43% of employers.