Find out your equivalent annual salary and pay period amounts based on your hourly wage.
Your Information
Please enter a valid hourly rate.
Standard full-time is 40 hours/week
Standard is 52 weeks/year
Pay Breakdown
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Hourly to Salary Calculator: How It Works
Whether you're negotiating a job offer, comparing two positions, or just curious what your hourly wage adds up to over a year — this calculator gives you the full picture instantly. Enter your hourly rate, hours per week, and weeks per year to see your equivalent annual salary and every pay period in between.
All figures shown are gross (pre-tax). Your actual take-home pay will be lower after federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare deductions.
How to Use This Calculator
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Enter Hourly Rate
Your base pay per hour before taxes or overtime.
2
Set Hours per Week
Standard full-time is 40 hrs. Adjust for part-time or variable schedules.
3
Set Weeks per Year
Use 52 for a full year, or fewer if you take unpaid time off.
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See All Pay Periods
Annual, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, and daily — all calculated instantly.
The Formula Explained
The math behind every result is straightforward:
Pay Period
Formula
Annual
Hourly × Hours/Week × Weeks/Year
Monthly
Annual ÷ 12
Bi-Weekly
Hourly × Hours/Week × 2
Weekly
Hourly × Hours/Week
Daily (8 hrs)
Hourly × 8
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The 2,080 rule
For a standard 40-hour, 52-week work year, simply multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 to get your annual gross salary. This is the most common shortcut used by HR professionals and recruiters.
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Full-Time at $20/hour
Alex works 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year at $20/hour.
Pay Period
Gross Amount
Annual
$41,600.00
Monthly
$3,466.67
Bi-Weekly
$1,600.00
Weekly
$800.00
Daily (8 hrs)
$160.00
Example 2: Part-Time at $25/hour
Maria works 25 hours/week, 50 weeks/year (2 weeks unpaid vacation) at $25/hour.
Pay Period
Gross Amount
Annual
$31,250.00
Monthly
$2,604.17
Bi-Weekly
$1,250.00
Weekly
$625.00
Daily (8 hrs)
$200.00
Example 3: High Earner at $55/hour
David is a software contractor working 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year at $55/hour.
Pay Period
Gross Amount
Annual
$114,400.00
Monthly
$9,533.33
Bi-Weekly
$4,400.00
Weekly
$2,200.00
Daily (8 hrs)
$440.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks per year. For a standard full-time schedule: Hourly Rate × 2,080 = Annual Salary. For example, $20/hour × 2,080 = $41,600/year.
A bi-weekly paycheck is issued every two weeks, resulting in 26 paychecks per year. It equals your hourly rate multiplied by hours per week, multiplied by 2. Most full-time US employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule.
No — all figures shown are gross (pre-tax). Your actual take-home (net) pay will be lower after federal income tax, state income tax (varies by state), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Additional deductions like health insurance and 401(k) contributions reduce it further.
Enter your current hourly rate and typical weekly hours to get your equivalent annual salary. Then compare that number to the salary offer. Keep in mind that salaried positions may require more than 40 hours per week without extra pay — factor that into your comparison.
Adjust the "Weeks per Year" field to match your actual schedule. If you take 2 weeks of unpaid vacation, use 50. Seasonal workers might use 26 or fewer. The calculator will automatically recalculate all pay periods based on your actual working weeks.
No — this calculator assumes all hours are paid at your regular rate. If you regularly work overtime, your actual annual earnings will be higher. Use our Overtime Pay Calculator or California Overtime Calculator to account for overtime earnings.
The monthly figure shown is your annual salary divided by 12 — a calendar average. If you're paid bi-weekly (every 2 weeks), two months per year will have 3 paychecks instead of 2, which can create a discrepancy. Your actual monthly deposit depends on your pay schedule, not a simple calendar division.
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Note on Gross vs. Net Pay
All results are gross (before-tax) estimates. Actual take-home pay depends on your federal and state tax brackets, filing status, and deductions. For accurate net pay, consult a tax professional or use the IRS withholding estimator at irs.gov.