| Pay Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $25.00 |
| Daily | $200.00 |
| Weekly | $1,000.00 |
| Biweekly | $2,000.00 |
| Monthly | $4,333.33 |
| Yearly | $52,000.00 |
Convert an hourly wage to its equivalent annual salary. Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then by the number of weeks you work per year (typically 52 for full-time with paid vacation).
Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours/Week × Weeks/Year
Convert an annual salary to its equivalent hourly rate. Divide the total annual salary by the number of working hours in a year. For a standard full-time schedule, that is 2,080 hours (40 hours/week × 52 weeks).
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ (Hours/Week × Weeks/Year)
This hourly to salary calculator converts wages in both directions so you can compare pay offers on the same gross-pay basis. In hourly-to-salary mode, it multiplies your hourly rate by hours worked per week and weeks worked per year to estimate annual income, then breaks that total into monthly, biweekly, weekly, and daily amounts. In salary-to-hourly mode, it first converts the selected pay period into an annual salary, then divides by your yearly working hours to find the equivalent hourly rate. That makes it useful for full-time, part-time, seasonal, contract, and reduced-week schedules where the standard 2,080-hour assumption does not fit perfectly.
You earn $20.00 per hour and work 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. What is your gross annual salary and what do the other pay periods look like?
If you have unpaid time off, reduce the weeks-per-year value. For example, 50 weeks (2 weeks unpaid vacation) at $20/hr gives $40,000 instead of $41,600.
The most important concept in hourly-to-salary conversion is yearly working hours. The common full-time baseline is 40 hours per week × 52 weeks per year = 2,080 hours, but real schedules can differ because of unpaid leave, part-time work, seasonal contracts, or compressed workweeks. Hourly workers are paid for each hour worked and may qualify for overtime, while salaried employees receive a fixed gross amount that is often paired with benefits such as health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and bonuses. When comparing job offers, the pay conversion is only the starting point — the schedule and total compensation package matter too.
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by 52 (the number of weeks in a year). For example, $15/hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $31,200 per year.
Divide your annual salary by the total working hours in a year. For a standard full-time schedule, that's 2,080 hours (40 hours/week × 52 weeks). For example, $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85 per hour.
The standard formula is Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours per Week × Weeks per Year. If you want to reverse it, Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ (Hours per Week × Weeks per Year).
At $20 per hour working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, you would earn $41,600 per year before taxes. Your monthly gross pay would be approximately $3,467.
A $50,000 annual salary equals approximately $24.04 per hour, assuming you work 40 hours per week for 52 weeks ($50,000 ÷ 2,080 hours).
The number 2,080 comes from 40 hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks per year. This is the standard full-time work year used by employers and government agencies in the United States.
No. This calculator assumes straight-time pay for all hours. If you earn overtime (typically 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40 per week), your actual annual earnings will be higher than what is shown.
If you receive paid vacation and holidays, your salary already covers those days, so use 52 weeks. If you have unpaid time off, reduce the weeks-per-year value to reflect only the weeks you actually work.
At $25 per hour working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, you earn $52,000 per year. Dividing by 12 gives about $4,333.33 gross per month before taxes and deductions.
It depends on the schedule, overtime opportunity, benefits, bonuses, and job security. Salary may come with stronger benefits and predictable pay, while hourly work may pay more when overtime is common. Compare the converted gross pay first, then evaluate the full compensation package.
Reference: Standard payroll conversion convention: 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year = 2,080 working hours per year. Adjust hours and weeks to match your actual work schedule.
Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours/Week × Weeks/Year
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ (Hours/Week × Weeks/Year)
Job Offer
A full-time operations role pays $28.00 per hour for a 40-hour week with 52 paid weeks per year.
This is the clean 2,080-hour full-time case, which makes it a useful baseline when comparing hourly and salaried offers.
Part-Time
A part-time retail position pays $18.50 per hour for 25 hours per week and only 50 working weeks per year.
This example shows why hours per week and weeks per year matter as much as the quoted hourly wage.
Salary Offer
A salaried design role offers $72,000 per year based on a 37.5-hour week and 50 working weeks per year.
Salary conversions become more accurate when you model the real work schedule instead of assuming a standard 40 × 52 year.
Disclaimer: This calculator determines gross pay only and is intended for educational purposes. It does not calculate net pay, does not constitute tax or legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for professional payroll services. Tax withholdings, benefits, and overtime rules vary by employer and jurisdiction.