Hourly to Salary Calculator
This free calculator converts an hourly wage into an equivalent gross annual salary. Enter your hourly rate, the hours you work each week, and the number of paid weeks per year to see what your wage works out to annually. It helps when comparing hourly and salaried positions, negotiating compensation, or planning your annual budget from an hourly income.
How It Works
The calculation multiplies your hourly rate by your total working hours in a year. For a full-time schedule that is 40 hours per week across 52 weeks, giving 2,080 hours. The result is your gross annual income — the figure before taxes and deductions. It does not add overtime premiums, bonuses, or other variable pay, and it does not subtract any withholdings.
To reverse this calculation — converting an annual salary back to an hourly rate — use the Salary to Hourly Calculator.
Worked Examples
Example 1 — standard full-time. Hourly rate: $28.85. Hours per week: 40. Weeks per year: 52. Annual salary = $28.85 × 40 × 52 = $28.85 × 2,080 = $60,008 per year.
Example 2 — part-time. Hourly rate: $22.00. Hours per week: 30. Weeks per year: 50. Annual income = $22.00 × 30 × 50 = $22.00 × 1,500 = $33,000 per year.
Example 3 — higher wage. Hourly rate: $55.00. Hours per week: 40. Weeks per year: 48 (four weeks unpaid). Annual income = $55.00 × 40 × 48 = $55.00 × 1,920 = $105,600 per year.
When to Use This Calculator
Common situations where this calculator is useful:
- Evaluating a job offer: You are offered an hourly rate and want to know the annual equivalent to compare it against salaried options.
- Annual budget planning: You earn hourly and want to estimate your gross income for the year to set savings or spending goals.
- Comparing two hourly roles: One pays more per hour but offers fewer hours, and you want to compare total annual earnings.
- Negotiation: You want to express your hourly target as an annual figure when discussing compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert my hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then by the number of weeks you work per year. For a standard full-time schedule that is rate × 40 × 52.
Does this include overtime?
No. The estimate assumes all hours are paid at your base rate. Overtime is typically calculated at a higher rate (often 1.5× for hours over 40 per week) and would need to be added separately.
Is this before or after taxes?
Before taxes. The result is your gross annual income. To estimate take-home pay, use the Take-Home Pay Calculator.
What if I work different hours each week?
Use your average hours per week. You can also calculate a low estimate (fewer hours) and a high estimate (more hours) to see a realistic range.