Salary Calculator (Hourly to Annual)
Job offers, pay stubs and budgets all use different time periods, which makes comparing them harder than it should be. This calculator converts any pay period into every other: hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly and annual. It uses the standard full-time year of 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks) by default, but you can change hours, days per week and unpaid time off to match your actual job. Add an estimated tax rate if you want a rough take-home figure; the calculator never guesses tax for you.
How to use the salary calculator (hourly to annual)
- Choose how you are paid and enter the amount.
- Set hours per week and days per week for your job. Part-time? Change hours to 20, 25 and so on.
- If you take unpaid weeks off (for example a teaching or seasonal job), enter them so the annual figure is realistic.
- Optionally enter an estimated tax and deductions percentage to see a take-home estimate and chart.
Formula
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks worked per year. A standard full-time year is 40 × 52 = 2,080 hours (the U.S. federal government uses 2,087 hours to account for the way paydays fall; the difference is about 0.3%). Reverse it with hourly rate = annual salary ÷ (hours per week × weeks worked). Monthly = annual ÷ 12; semi-monthly = annual ÷ 24; bi-weekly = annual ÷ 26 for a full 52-week year; weekly = annual ÷ weeks worked.
Worked examples
$25 an hour, full time
At $25 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, you earn $52,000.00 a year — $4,333.33 a month, $2,000.00 bi-weekly and $1,000.00 a week, across 2,080 working hours.
A $75,000 salary as an hourly rate
A $75,000 annual salary on a standard 2,080-hour year works out to $36.06 an hour — a quick way to compare it with an hourly job offer.
Unpaid weeks off and take-home
The same $25 an hour with two unpaid weeks off a year is $50,000.00 a year, and with an estimated 20% going to tax and deductions the take-home estimate is $40,000.00.
Hourly, salary and the 2,080-hour year
Common hourly rates as annual pay (full time, 2,080 hours)
| Hourly | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200.00 | $2,600.00 |
| $20 | $41,600.00 | $3,466.67 |
| $25 | $52,000.00 | $4,333.33 |
| $30 | $62,400.00 | $5,200.00 |
| $40 | $83,200.00 | $6,933.33 |
| $50 | $104,000.00 | $8,666.67 |
Why 2,080 (and sometimes 2,087)
40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management uses 2,087 hours as a federal pay divisor because a calendar year has slightly more than 52 weeks of weekdays. The difference is under 0.4%, so for job comparisons 2,080 is a good approximation.
Salary vs hourly: what to compare
- Paid time off: a salary usually includes paid holidays; some hourly jobs don’t.
- Overtime: hourly workers in many jurisdictions earn a premium for extra hours; exempt salaried staff typically don’t.
- Benefits: health insurance, pension or 401(k) matches can add several thousand a year.
Learn the method in how to convert hourly wage to annual salary.
Practice problems
Try these yourself first, then check your answer. The answers come from the calculator above.
- What is $32.50 an hour as an annual salary on a 40-hour week?
Show answer
Annual salary: $67,600.00 · Hourly rate: $32.50
- What hourly rate is a $62,000 salary?
Show answer
Annual salary: $62,000.00 · Hourly rate: $29.81
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming 52 paid weeks when time off is unpaid. Contract, seasonal and school jobs often pay for fewer weeks.
- Mixing up bi-weekly (26 paychecks a year) with semi-monthly (24). The amounts per paycheck differ even though the annual total is the same.
- Comparing a gross salary with a take-home pay figure. Compare like with like.
- Forgetting overtime, bonuses and benefits. This tool shows base pay; benefits such as health insurance or a 401(k) match can be worth thousands more.
- Using a tax estimate as exact. Your actual tax depends on filing status, state or province, deductions and country.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert hourly to annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by hours per week and weeks worked per year. For a full-time job that is hourly rate × 40 × 52, or hourly × 2,080.
How many working hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours (40 × 52). The U.S. federal government uses 2,087 hours for official pay computation; subtract paid holidays and leave if you want only hours actually worked.
What is $25 an hour as a yearly salary?
About $52,000 a year for a full-time schedule — see the first example above, which is computed live by this calculator.
What is the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay?
Bi-weekly means every two weeks, giving 26 paychecks a year. Semi-monthly means twice a month, giving 24. A bi-weekly paycheck is slightly smaller than a semi-monthly one for the same annual pay.
Does this calculate my take-home pay?
Only if you enter your own estimated tax rate. It does not look up tax tables, because actual tax depends on where you live and your circumstances.
Can I use it outside the US?
Yes. The hourly-annual conversion is universal, and you can choose pounds, euros, Canadian or Australian dollars. UK/Australian take-home calculators with tax bands are a separate topic.
Sources and further reading
By Thomas M, Registered Investment Adviser (South Carolina), who launched his own financial advisory firm in 2010. Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us; see our editorial policy.