How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?

To convert an hourly wage to annual salary, multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply that by 52 (weeks in a year). For example, if you earn $20 per hour and work 40 hours a week: $20 × 40 × 52 = $41,600 per year. This gives you your gross annual salary before taxes.

How do you calculate monthly income from an hourly rate?

To get monthly income from an hourly rate, multiply your hourly rate by your weekly hours, multiply by 52 to get the annual figure, then divide by 12. For example: $18/hr × 40 hrs × 52 ÷ 12 = $3,120 per month. Some calculators use 4.333 weeks per month (52 ÷ 12) to get a more precise monthly figure.

What is a $15 an hour salary annually?

A $15 per hour wage at 40 hours per week equals $31,200 per year before taxes ($15 × 40 × 52). Monthly that is about $2,600. Biweekly it is $1,200. If paid time off is included, the actual number of hours worked is slightly lower and the real hourly rate is effectively higher.

How does paid time off affect hourly to salary conversion?

Paid time off (PTO) means you are paid for days you do not work, which raises your effective hourly rate. If you earn $20/hr working 40 hours/week but get 2 weeks of paid vacation, you only work 50 weeks but still earn a full year's salary. Your effective rate is $20 × 52 ÷ 50 = $20.80/hr. Use the advanced options to enter PTO days and see the adjusted figures.

Is $25 an hour a good salary?

At $25 per hour working 40 hours a week, your gross annual salary is $52,000. Whether that is good depends on your location, cost of living, and industry. In many mid-size US cities $52,000 is a comfortable single-person income. In high-cost cities like New York or San Francisco it may feel tight. After a typical 22-25% tax rate, take-home pay would be roughly $39,000–$40,500 per year.

Hourly to Salary Calculator – Convert Hourly Wage to Annual, Monthly & Weekly Income

Hourly to Salary Calculator

Enter your hourly wage and weekly hours to see your annual salary, monthly income, biweekly paycheck, weekly pay, and daily earnings — all in one free tool.

Enter Your Pay Details

Hourly Rate ($)

Hours Worked Per Week

Standard full-time is 40 hrs/week

Weeks Worked Per Year

Reduce for unpaid time off

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Paid Time Off (days/year)

Vacation + sick days included in pay

Unpaid Days Off (days/year)

Reduces your actual working days

Estimated Tax Rate (%)

Shows after-tax take-home income

Annual Benefits Value ($)

Health insurance, 401k match, etc.

Weekly Overtime Hours (1.5×)

Extra hours paid at time-and-a-half

Compare Rate ($/hr)

See the difference vs. another wage

Your Income Breakdown

Enter your hourly rate and hours per week, then click Calculate to see your full income breakdown.

Gross Annual Salary

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per year (before tax)

Income Breakdown

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Biweekly —

Semi-Monthly (×2.167) —

Monthly —

Annual (gross) —

Annual incl. Overtime —

Total Compensation (+ benefits) —

Annual Tax (est.) —

Annual Take-Home (est.) —

Difference vs. Compare Rate —

Income Distribution

Pay Period Comparison

How Hourly to Salary Conversion Works

Converting your hourly wage to an annual salary is straightforward math — but there are a few things to get right. The basic formula is: Hourly Rate × Hours Per Week × Weeks Per Year.

Most full-time workers use 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year, which gives exactly 2,080 working hours annually. Multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 and you have your gross yearly salary.

Part-time workers, contractors, and freelancers often work fewer hours or take unpaid weeks off. Use the weeks-per-year field to get the right number for your actual schedule. Paid vacation days do not reduce your income — they are already included in your 52-week total.

Salary Conversion Formulas

Here are the exact formulas this calculator uses:

Annual = Hourly × Hours/Week × Weeks/Year
Monthly = Annual ÷ 12
Semi-Monthly = Annual ÷ 24
Biweekly = Annual ÷ 26
Weekly = Annual ÷ 52
Daily = Hourly × 8

Example: $20/hr × 40 hrs × 52 wks = $41,600/year. Monthly: $3,466.67. Biweekly paycheck: $1,600.

Common Hourly Wages – Annual Equivalent

Hourly Rate	Weekly (40 hrs)	Monthly	Annual
$10/hr	$400	$1,733	$20,800
$12/hr	$480	$2,080	$24,960
$15/hr	$600	$2,600	$31,200
$18/hr	$720	$3,120	$37,440
$20/hr	$800	$3,467	$41,600
$25/hr	$1,000	$4,333	$52,000
$30/hr	$1,200	$5,200	$62,400
$40/hr	$1,600	$6,933	$83,200
$50/hr	$2,000	$8,667	$104,000

Based on 40 hrs/week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hrs/year.

Understanding PTO & Effective Hourly Rate

Paid time off (PTO) means you get paid for days you are not actually working. This makes your effective hourly rate higher than your stated rate because you earn the same salary for fewer actual hours worked.

Formula: Effective Rate = Annual Salary ÷ Actual Hours Worked

Example: You earn $20/hr and get 10 paid vacation days (80 hrs). Actual hours worked = 2,080 − 80 = 2,000. Annual = $41,600. Effective rate = $41,600 ÷ 2,000 = $20.80/hr.

This matters when comparing a job with a higher hourly rate but no benefits to one with a slightly lower rate and generous PTO or health insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by 52 weeks. For a standard full-time schedule: Hourly Rate × 40 × 52 = Annual Salary. So $20/hr × 40 × 52 = $41,600/year. If you work part-time or fewer weeks, adjust accordingly.

To find the hourly rate from an annual salary, divide by 2,080 (40 hrs × 52 weeks). $50,000 ÷ 2,080 = approximately $24.04 per hour. For a 37.5-hour UK-style week, divide by 1,950 instead: $50,000 ÷ 1,950 = $25.64/hr.

Paid vacation does not reduce your annual salary — you still get paid for those days. However, it does reduce the number of hours you actually work, which makes your effective hourly rate slightly higher. For example, 10 paid vacation days means you work 2,000 hours instead of 2,080 but still earn the full annual figure. Use the Advanced Options to enter your PTO days and see your true effective rate.

First calculate your gross annual salary (hourly × hours/week × weeks/year). Then subtract taxes. In the US, a rough estimate is 20–30% for federal income tax plus FICA. For example, if your gross annual income is $52,000 and you are in the 22% bracket, your estimated take-home is about $40,560/year or $3,380/month. Enter a tax rate in Advanced Options to see this calculated automatically.

If you regularly work overtime hours at 1.5× your regular rate, those extra hours add significant income. For instance, 5 hours of overtime per week at $20/hr earns $150 at the regular rate but $225 at time-and-a-half. Over 52 weeks, that is an extra $3,900 per year. Enter your weekly overtime hours in Advanced Options to include this in your annual total.

Yes — total compensation matters more than just the wage. Health insurance, a 401k match, dental, vision, and paid sick leave all have real dollar value. A job that pays $22/hr with full benefits can be worth more than one paying $26/hr with no benefits. Use the Benefits Value field in Advanced Options to add the estimated annual value of your benefits to your total compensation figure.

Annual Salary by Hourly Rate & Hours Per Week

Gross annual salary for common hourly rates across different weekly schedules. Based on 52 weeks/year.

Hourly Rate	20 hrs/wkPart-time	30 hrs/wkPart-time+	35 hrs/wkUK standard	37.5 hrs/wk	40 hrs/wkFull-time	45 hrs/wk	50 hrs/wk

Annual = Hourly × Hours/Week × 52. Highlighted column (40 hrs) is the standard US/Canada full-time schedule.

Pay Period Breakdown by Hourly Rate (40 hrs/week)

Daily, weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and annual pay at common hourly wages.

Hourly	Daily8 hrs	Weekly40 hrs	Biweekly÷26	Semi-Monthly÷24	Monthly÷12	Annual×2080

All figures are gross (before tax). Biweekly = 26 paychecks/year. Semi-monthly = 24 paychecks/year.

How Paid Time Off Affects Your Effective Hourly Rate

Effective hourly rate at $20/hr for different PTO day amounts. You earn the same salary but work fewer hours.

PTO Days/Year	Actual Hrs Worked	Annual Pay	Effective Rateat $20/hr base	Effective Rateat $25/hr base	Effective Rateat $30/hr base

Effective Rate = Annual Salary ÷ Actual Hours Worked. Paid holidays typically add 8–11 more days on top of vacation days.

Estimated Annual Take-Home After Tax (40 hrs/week)

Net annual income after common tax rates. Multiply by your actual working weeks if fewer than 52.

Hourly Rate	Gross Annual	After 15%	After 20%	After 25%	After 30%	After 35%

Tax rates are estimates. Actual withholding depends on filing status, deductions, state/local taxes, and country. Always consult a tax professional for precise figures.

Standard Working Hours & Annual Hours by Country

How many hours per week and per year are considered standard in major countries — affects hourly-to-salary conversion.

Country	Standard Hrs/Week	Annual Hrs (no PTO)	Avg PTO Days/Year	Actual Working Hrs	Minimum Wage (approx.)
🇺🇸 USA	40 hrs	2,080	10–15 days	~1,970	$7.25/hr (federal)
🇬🇧 UK	37.5 hrs	1,950	28 days (statutory)	~1,734	£11.44/hr (2024)
🇦🇺 Australia	38 hrs	1,976	20 days (statutory)	~1,824	A$23.23/hr (2024)
🇨🇦 Canada	40 hrs	2,080	10–15 days	~1,960	C$17.30/hr (ON)
🇩🇪 Germany	38–40 hrs	1,976–2,080	24–30 days	~1,700	€12.41/hr
🇫🇷 France	35 hrs	1,820	25 days (statutory)	~1,620	€11.65/hr (SMIC)
🇯🇵 Japan	40 hrs	2,080	10–20 days	~1,860	¥1,004/hr (avg)
🇮🇳 India	48 hrs	2,496	12–30 days	~2,300	Varies by state
🇳🇿 New Zealand	40 hrs	2,080	20 days (statutory)	~1,920	NZ$22.70/hr
🇿🇦 South Africa	45 hrs	2,340	15 days	~2,220	R27.58/hr

Minimum wages and PTO entitlements change regularly. Always verify with the official government or labour authority in your country.

Part-Time Annual Salary at Common Hourly Rates

Annual gross income for part-time schedules from 10 to 35 hours per week.

Hourly Rate	10 hrs/wk	15 hrs/wk	20 hrs/wk	25 hrs/wk	30 hrs/wk	35 hrs/wk

Based on 52 weeks/year. Part-time workers may have different benefit eligibility and tax situations than full-time employees.