Hourly to Salary Calculator: Turn Your Hourly Wage into Annual, Monthly and Weekly Pay
Last updated: 2026-10-18
Short answer
Enter your hourly rate, hours per week and weeks per year to see your annual gross salary and its monthly, semi-monthly, biweekly, weekly and daily equivalents. Add overtime hours and a multiplier (default 1.5 for FLSA overtime over 40 hours in a workweek) to estimate the overtime-inclusive annual figure. Choose the hours basis (2,080 standard, 2,087 OPM convention, or custom). Compare the result with any salary offer. This hourly to yearly salary tool also works as a yearly salary calculator and annual income calculator for quick gross-pay estimates.
Hourly to Salary Calculator
Use this calculator for wages to convert an hourly rate into annual, monthly, semi-monthly, biweekly, weekly, and daily gross pay. It also serves as a gross monthly salary calculator when you need the monthly equivalent.
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Hourly to Salary: How It Is Calculated
The core formula converts an hourly wage into an annual gross figure using the hours basis you select:
Standard annual gross (no overtime)
Annual gross = Hourly rate × Hours per week × Weeks per yearEquivalents are derived from the unrounded annual gross:
- Monthly = Annual ÷ 12
- Semi-monthly = Annual ÷ 24
- Biweekly = Annual ÷ 26
- Weekly = Annual ÷ 52
- Daily = Annual ÷ (Days per week × Weeks per year)
With overtime
Regular weekly pay = Hourly rate × Regular hours per week
Overtime weekly pay = Hourly rate × Overtime multiplier × Overtime hours per week
Weekly gross = Regular weekly pay + Overtime weekly pay
Annual gross with overtime = Weekly gross × Weeks per yearThe overtime component is shown separately. The default multiplier is 1.5, reflecting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirement for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours in a workweek. State rules may differ (daily overtime, double time). This calculator does not determine exemption status.
Hours-basis presets
- 2,080 hours = 40 hours/week × 52 weeks. The common private-sector convention.
- 2,087 hours = The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) divisor for federal civilian pay. Based on 2,087 average work hours per year over a 28-year cycle.
- Custom = Your entered hours per week × weeks per year.
Rounding policy: Each displayed amount is rounded half-up to the nearest cent. The annual figure is computed from unrounded components, then rounded; equivalents are derived from the unrounded annual figure.
Worked Examples
Example 1: $25/hour, 40 hrs/week, 52 weeks
- Annual gross: $52,000.00
- Monthly: $4,333.33
- Biweekly: $2,000.00
- Weekly: $1,000.00
Basis: 2,080 hours (40 × 52). No overtime. Gross before taxes.
Example 2: $22.50/hour, 37.5 hrs/week, 52 weeks
- Annual gross: $43,875.00
- Monthly: $3,656.25
- Biweekly: $1,687.50
- Weekly: $843.75
Basis: 1,950 hours (37.5 × 52). No overtime.
Example 3: $25/hour + 5 hrs overtime at 1.5×, 40 reg hrs, 52 weeks
- Regular component: $52,000.00
- Overtime component: $9,750.00
- Annual gross with overtime: $61,750.00
- Monthly: $5,145.83
Weekly: ($25 × 40) + ($25 × 1.5 × 5) = $1,187.50. Annual: $1,187.50 × 52 = $61,750.00.
Example 4: $30/hour, 40 hrs/week, 50 weeks (2 unpaid weeks)
- Annual gross: $60,000.00
- Monthly: $5,000.00
- Biweekly: $2,307.69
- Weekly: $1,200.00
Unpaid time off reduces weeks per year. Paid time off does not.
Comparison Tables
| Frequency | Gross amount | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | $52,000.00 | $25 × 40 × 52 |
| Monthly | $4,333.33 | Annual ÷ 12 |
| Semi-monthly | $2,166.67 | Annual ÷ 24 |
| Biweekly | $2,000.00 | Annual ÷ 26 |
| Weekly | $1,000.00 | Annual ÷ 52 |
| Daily (5-day week) | $200.00 | Annual ÷ (5 × 52) |
| Hourly | $25.00 | Input rate |
| Hours basis | Annual gross | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2,080 (standard) | $52,000.00 | 40 × 52 |
| 2,087 (OPM) | $52,175.00 | Federal civilian divisor |
| Custom (e.g., 37.5 × 52 = 1,950) | $48,750.00 | Your hours × your weeks |
Visual Breakdown
✓ Included in this calculator
- Hourly-to-annual gross conversion with stated hours basis
- Overtime-inclusive estimate with adjustable multiplier
- Unpaid weeks adjustment
- Monthly, semi-monthly, biweekly, weekly, daily equivalents
- Comparison with a salaried offer
✗ Excluded (not calculated here)
- Taxes, take-home pay — see the Paycheck Calculator
- Full overtime rules (daily OT, double time) — see the Overtime Pay Calculator
- Salary-to-hourly conversion — see the Salary to Hourly Calculator
- Bonuses, tips, shift differentials, benefits valuation
- Legal determination of exemption status or compliance
Common Mistakes and Key Conditions
- Using 2,080 hours for everyone: Part-time, variable-schedule, and federal employees may have a different hours basis. Select the correct preset or use custom.
- Confusing paid vs. unpaid time off: Paid vacation/holidays do not reduce weeks per year. Only unpaid time off reduces the weeks figure.
- Assuming 1.5× overtime applies universally: FLSA requires 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states require daily overtime or double time. Exempt employees are not entitled to FLSA overtime.
- Treating gross as take-home: All results are gross (before taxes and deductions). For net pay, use the Paycheck Calculator.
- Using this for legal compliance: This is an arithmetic estimator, not a pay offer or legal conclusion. Consult the U.S. Department of Labor or a qualified professional for compliance questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is $25 an hour per year?
- At 40 hours per week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours), $25/hour = $52,000.00 per year gross. At the OPM 2,087-hour divisor, it is $52,175.00. This is before taxes.
- How many working hours are in a year?
- The common convention is 2,080 hours (40 × 52). The U.S. Office of Personnel Management uses 2,087 hours for federal civilian pay. Your actual hours depend on your schedule and unpaid time off.
- Does unpaid time off change my annual pay?
- Yes. If you take 2 weeks unpaid, use 50 weeks instead of 52. At $25/hour and 40 hours/week, 50 weeks = $50,000.00 vs. $52,000.00 for 52 weeks. Paid time off does not reduce the weeks figure.
- Is hourly pay before taxes?
- Yes. All figures shown are gross pay before federal, state, and local taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions. For take-home pay, use the Paycheck Calculator.
- What is the FLSA overtime rule?
- The Fair Labor Standards Act requires non-exempt employees to receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek (29 CFR Part 778). State laws may provide greater protection (daily overtime, double time). This calculator uses 1.5 as the default multiplier; you can adjust it.
- How do I calculate annual income from an hourly wage?
- Multiply your hourly rate by your hours per week, then by your weeks worked per year. For example: $22.50 × 37.5 × 52 = $43,875.00. Use the calculator above to include overtime and unpaid weeks.
- Can I compare an hourly job to a salaried offer?
- Yes. Enter the salaried offer in the "Comparison salary" field. The calculator shows the difference per year and the equivalent hourly rate of the salary offer based on your hours basis.
Glossary
- Gross pay
- Total earnings before any taxes or deductions.
- Annual salary
- Gross pay over a full year based on the stated hours basis.
- Hours basis
- The total annual hours used for the conversion (e.g., 2,080, 2,087, or custom hours/week × weeks/year).
- Unpaid time off
- Weeks not worked and not paid (e.g., unpaid leave), which reduce the weeks-per-year figure.
- FLSA overtime
- Federal requirement (29 CFR Part 778) to pay non-exempt employees at least 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- Regular rate
- The hourly rate used to compute overtime, which may include certain nondiscretionary bonuses and shift differentials under FLSA rules.
- Exempt employee
- An employee not entitled to FLSA overtime, typically meeting salary-level and duties tests (29 CFR Part 541). This calculator does not determine exemption.
Official References and Last Checked
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — FLSA Overview, Fact Sheet #23 (Overtime Pay), Fact Sheet #17A (EAP Exemptions), 29 CFR Part 778, 29 CFR Part 541. dol.gov/agencies/whd (Reference starting point; exact pages to be verified)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Pay & Leave, 2,087-hour divisor. opm.gov (Reference starting point; exact page to be verified)
- Internal Revenue Service — Publication 15 (Circular E), Publication 15-T (withholding). irs.gov (Referenced only when a tax statement is made)
This calculator provides arithmetic estimates based on stated assumptions. It does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. No government agency has reviewed or endorsed this tool. Results are not a guarantee of pay. For compliance questions, consult the U.S. Department of Labor or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.
