Hourly to salary calculator

How to convert hourly to salary

Converting an hourly wage to an annual salary is straightforward. Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then multiply that by 52 weeks (the number of weeks in a year). The formula is:

Annual salary = Hourly rate × Hours per week × 52

For example, if you earn $25 per hour and work a standard 40-hour week, your annual salary is $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000. From there, your monthly pay is $52,000 ÷ 12 = $4,333, your weekly pay is $52,000 ÷ 52 = $1,000, and your bi-weekly pay is $52,000 ÷ 26 = $2,000.

This calculator handles all the arithmetic instantly — just enter your rate and hours and it shows the full breakdown.

Full-time vs part-time calculations

The same formula works for any schedule:

• Full-time (40 hrs/week): The standard US benchmark. 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours per year. At $25/hr that's $52,000 annual.
• Part-time (20 hrs/week): Half the hours, half the salary. 20 × 52 = 1,040 hours. At $25/hr that's $26,000 annual.
• Irregular schedules: Use your average weekly hours over a typical month. The calculator will still give you an accurate annual estimate.

Remember that part-time roles sometimes have different benefits and may not include paid time off, which effectively lowers your compensation compared to a full-time salaried position.

Overtime considerations

This calculator uses your regular hourly rate and standard hours. In practice, many hourly workers earn overtime — typically 1.5× the base rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week in the US, or 1.5× for most hours beyond 39 per week in the UK.

If you regularly work overtime, your actual annual earnings will be higher. To get a more accurate picture, estimate your average overtime hours per week and calculate extra earnings at 1.5× your base rate, then add that to the result above. Our overtime calculator can help with this.

Salaried employees are typically not eligible for overtime — check your employment contract or local labor laws if you are unsure which category you fall under.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert my hourly wage to an annual salary?

Multiply your hourly rate by your weekly hours, then by 52 weeks. The formula is: hourly rate × hours per week × 52 = annual salary. For example, $20/hr × 40 hrs × 52 weeks = $41,600 per year.

What is the standard work year used in salary calculations?

The standard US work year is 2,080 hours — 40 hours per week for 52 weeks. For daily rates, 260 working days (52 weeks × 5 days) is the convention. These are the benchmarks used by most employers and payroll systems.

How does overtime affect my salary?

Overtime (typically 1.5× your regular rate) increases your actual earnings above the base calculation. If you work 5 hours of overtime per week at $25/hr, that's an extra $187.50 per week or $9,750 per year. Use the standard calculator first, then add overtime separately for a complete picture.

Does this calculator work for UK hourly workers?

Yes. The conversion formula is the same for UK workers. Enter your hourly rate in pounds instead of dollars — the calculation logic is identical. Note that UK overtime rules typically apply after 39 hours per week for most industries.