Hourly to Salary Calculator
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How it works
Hourly offers need an annualized view before you compare them to salaried roles. Multiply wage × hours per week × paid weeks per year to get a gross annual figure, then derive monthly or biweekly equivalents for budgeting. Part-time schedules and unpaid breaks change the annual total more than people expect—enter realistic weeks, not a theoretical 52 if you unpaid vacation. Overtime is usually excluded unless you deliberately raise hours. This tool does not withhold taxes; pair it with paycheck estimates once you have a gross annual number.
Input guidance
- Enter the hourly wage from the offer or current role.
- Use realistic paid hours/week and weeks/year—not a theoretical maximum.
- Exclude overtime unless you intentionally model it.
The formula
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. Standard full-time uses 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours.
Worked example
$22/hour full-time is 22 × 40 × 52 = $45,760 a year, about $3,813 a month before taxes.
More examples to test
- $28/hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks: annualize for offer comparison.
- $28/hour × 30 hours × 50 weeks: part-time annual estimate.
How to interpret results
Annualizing helps compare hourly and salaried roles. Confirm benefits and overtime policy separately.
When this can be inaccurate
Tips, shift differentials, and unpaid breaks can change real annual earnings.
Change history
- June 2026: Quality-reviewed for publication with formula checks and explanatory copy updates.
Site-wide corrections also appear on the corrections log.
Convert hourly pay and estimate annual take-home
Tax withholding and benefits can change final net pay.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours are in a work year?+
Standard full-time is 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). Subtract unpaid time off if you want a more precise figure.
Is this before or after tax?+
Before tax. It is your gross salary; take-home pay is lower after income tax, payroll taxes, and deductions.
How do I account for overtime?+
Add overtime hours at 1.5× the base rate separately, since the standard conversion assumes regular hours only.
How should I use this result?+
Treat it as a planning estimate. Compare at least two realistic scenarios, then confirm with statements, quotes, or a qualified professional before acting.
How often should I refresh assumptions?+
Refresh whenever rates, income, costs, or policy limits change materially, and before making irreversible commitments.