Hourly to Salary Calculator

Convert your hourly pay rate to annual salary, monthly income, weekly pay, and daily rate. Customize hours per week and weeks per year for accurate results. Free and private.

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How Hourly to Salary Calculator Works

An hourly to salary calculator converts a pay rate into its annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, and daily equivalents so you can compare an hourly job against a salaried offer. Enter your rate, hours per week, and working weeks per year — at 40 hours across 52 weeks, one dollar per hour equals $2,080 a year.

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How to Convert Hourly Rate to Salary

To convert an hourly rate to an annual salary, multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours worked per week, then by the number of weeks worked per year. The standard assumption is 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year (2,080 hours), but this calculator lets you customize both values for more accurate results.

Conversion Formulas

Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours/Week × Weeks/Year

Monthly Pay = Annual Salary / 12

Biweekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Hours/Week × 2

Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Hours/Week

Daily Pay = Hourly Rate × Hours/Day

Example Calculations

Example 1: $25/hour Full-Time

$25/hr × 40 hrs/week × 52 weeks = $52,000/year ($4,333/month)

Example 2: $18/hour Part-Time (30 hrs/week)

$18/hr × 30 hrs/week × 50 weeks = $27,000/year ($2,250/month)

Common Hourly to Salary Conversions

Quick reference (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks): $15/hr = $31,200/yr, $20/hr = $41,600/yr, $25/hr = $52,000/yr, $30/hr = $62,400/yr, $35/hr = $72,800/yr, $40/hr = $83,200/yr, $50/hr = $104,000/yr, $75/hr = $156,000/yr, $100/hr = $208,000/yr.

Tips for Getting Accurate Results

For the most accurate results, use up-to-date numbers from official sources. Double-check your inputs before calculating — small errors in the starting values can lead to significantly different outputs. If you are comparing scenarios, keep all variables the same except the one you are testing. Save or screenshot your results for future reference. This calculator uses standard formulas and is designed to give you a reliable quick estimate, though professional advice may be needed for complex situations.

Hourly vs Salaried Workers — Overtime, Benefits and FLSA Rules

Converting hourly to annual is only half the picture. Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), hourly (non-exempt) workers must receive 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 per week, while salaried (exempt) workers usually receive no overtime regardless of hours worked. The DOL's 2026 minimum salary threshold for FLSA exemption is $58,656/year ($1,128/week) — below this you are entitled to overtime even with a "salary." Hourly workers also typically lose pay for sick days, holidays, and vacation, while salaried staff usually keep their full check. To compare apples-to-apples, add back the dollar value of paid time off: 2 weeks PTO + 10 holidays at $25/hr = $3,000 invisible to the conversion above. A salaried $50,000 job with full benefits often beats a $26/hr job that pays $54,080 gross but offers no PTO and no health insurance.

Annual Salary to Hourly — Common Reverse Conversions (2026)

Going the other way is just as common when comparing offers: $30,000/yr = $14.42/hr, $40,000 = $19.23/hr, $50,000 = $24.04/hr, $60,000 = $28.85/hr, $75,000 = $36.06/hr, $100,000 = $48.08/hr, and $150,000 = $72.12/hr — all assuming 40 hours/week × 52 weeks (2,080 hours/year). If your role only works 48 weeks/year (paid PTO subtracted), divide annual by 1,920 instead — a $75,000 salary then equates to $39.06/hr of pure billable time. The 2026 US federal minimum wage remains $7.25/hr (per DOL), translating to ~$15,080/yr — though 30 states and DC enforce higher state minimums (California $16.50, Washington $16.66, NYC $17.00). Last updated: 2026-06-06.

"$X an Hour Is How Much a Year?" — 2026 Reference Table

The most common search variants people use to land on an hourly-to-salary tool are phrased like "$20 an hour is how much a year". Here is the direct lookup at the standard 2,080-hour full-time year, with US occupational anchors from the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (May 2026):

Multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 for a quick mental conversion to gross annual salary at full-time hours. For part-time or 48-week years, use the calculator above and adjust the "Weeks Per Year" field.

Updated 2026-07-31. Source: US BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2026); US DOL FLSA Overtime Rules.

Hourly to Salary After Taxes: 2026 Net Take-Home Reference (US)

Gross annual salary is not what hits your bank account. Federal income tax + FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%) shave roughly 15–22% off gross for typical wage earners. Add state tax (0% in TX/FL/WA/NV; ~5% in most others; up to 13.3% in CA top brackets), and the post-tax monthly cash is materially lower. Quick 2026 reference at a 2,080-hour year, single filer, standard deduction, no state tax:

For state-specific take-home, run the gross annual figure through the US Paycheck Calculator with your state code. Per the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator, contributing to a 401(k) or HSA reduces taxable income — a $5,000/year 401(k) contribution on a $52,000 gross salary saves ~$1,100 in federal tax, lifting net take-home by ~$92/month.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert hourly to annual salary?

Multiply hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. Standard full-time: $25/hr × 40 × 52 = $52,000.

Should I use 50 or 52 weeks?

Use 52 if you get paid vacation. Use 50 if you take 2 weeks unpaid. Use your actual working weeks for the most accurate result.

Does this include overtime?

No. Enter your regular hours. Overtime is typically paid at 1.5x-2x and should be calculated separately.

Is Hourly to Salary Calculator free to use?

Yes, Hourly to Salary Calculator is completely free with no sign-up, no login, and no hidden fees. The tool runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device.

Is my data safe when using this tool?

Yes. This tool runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, stored in any database, or shared with any third party. When you close the page, processing stops immediately.

Is $25 an hour a good salary in the US in 2026?

$25/hr equates to $52,000/year at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks. The 2026 US median household income is approximately $80,610, so a single earner at $25/hr is below median household but above the federal poverty line ($15,650 for a single adult). $25/hr is liveable in most Midwest and Southern states (Ohio, Texas, Indiana) but is below a one-person living wage in Hawaii, California metros, New York City, and Boston, where $30-$35/hr is the practical minimum for a single adult to cover rent and basic expenses.

What is the difference between hourly and salaried for overtime in 2026?

Hourly (non-exempt) workers are paid 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 per week under the FLSA. Salaried (exempt) workers earning over $58,656/year typically receive no overtime. Below that DOL 2026 salary threshold, even a salaried employee is entitled to overtime. Three job duties (executive, administrative, professional) also determine FLSA exemption — title alone does not exempt you from overtime.

$20 an hour is how much a year?

$20/hour at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks = $41,600/year gross. At $20/hr you also clear about $800/week, $1,600 biweekly, and $3,467/month before tax. After typical US federal + state withholding (~22% combined for a single filer), take-home is roughly $32,400/year or $2,700/month.

$30 an hour is how much a year?

$30/hour × 2,080 hours = $62,400/year gross. That is close to the BLS 2026 median across all US occupations. Weekly $1,200, biweekly $2,400, monthly $5,200. After ~24% federal + state withholding, take-home is roughly $47,400/year or $3,950/month for a single filer.

$15 an hour is how much a year — and is it a liveable wage in 2026?

$15/hour × 2,080 hours = $31,200/year gross, $1,200 biweekly, $2,600/month. After ~14% federal tax + FICA (no state tax), net take-home is roughly $26,900/year or $2,242/month. MIT Living Wage Calculator (2026) puts a single-adult liveable wage at $18-$22/hr in most metros and $25+/hr in CA/NY/MA — so $15/hr is below liveable for one adult almost everywhere in the US except some rural Midwest/South counties. For two adults + 1 child, $15/hr per worker (two earners) clears liveable only in the lowest-cost-of-living states.

$50 an hour is how much a year after taxes in 2026?

$50/hour × 2,080 hours = $104,000/year gross. After federal tax + FICA (~22% combined for a single filer at the 22% bracket plus 7.65% FICA), take-home is roughly $81,000/year or $6,750/month. Add ~5% state tax in most states for an additional $5,200/year hit, landing net around $75,800/year or $6,317/month. Contributing the IRS 2026 401(k) limit ($23,500 for under-50) on a $104k gross saves ~$5,200 in federal tax, lifting net take-home by ~$430/month.