Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert an hourly wage into an equivalent annual salary based on weekly hours worked. Ideal for job seekers comparing hourly offers to salaried positions or budgeting annual income.
About this calculator
An annual salary can be estimated from an hourly rate by multiplying the hourly wage by the number of hours worked per week and then by 52 weeks in a year. The formula is: annual salary = hourly × hours × 52. For a standard full-time worker at 40 hours per week, this means multiplying the hourly rate by 2,080. This approach assumes consistent hours every week without unpaid time off. If your schedule varies, use an average weekly hours figure. Understanding this conversion is essential when evaluating total compensation, budgeting yearly expenses, or comparing job offers that mix hourly and salaried roles.
How to use
Imagine you earn $22 per hour and work 40 hours per week. Step 1: Multiply hourly rate by weekly hours — $22 × 40 = $880 per week. Step 2: Multiply weekly earnings by 52 — $880 × 52 = $45,760 per year. Your equivalent annual salary is $45,760. If you work 35 hours per week instead: $22 × 35 × 52 = $40,040 per year. Adjusting weekly hours significantly changes your annual income.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my annual salary from an hourly wage?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then multiply that result by 52 to get the full-year figure. The formula is: annual salary = hourly × hours × 52. For instance, $18/hour at 40 hours per week yields $18 × 40 × 52 = $37,440 per year. This is a gross income figure before taxes and deductions.
What is the annual salary equivalent of $20 an hour working full time?
At a standard 40-hour full-time workweek, $20 per hour equals $20 × 40 × 52 = $41,600 per year. This is a pre-tax gross figure and does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits. If you work more or fewer hours, your actual annual earnings will differ proportionally. Use this number as a baseline when comparing to salaried job postings.
Why does the hourly to salary calculator use 52 weeks instead of accounting for holidays?
The formula uses 52 weeks because it calculates gross potential earnings over a full calendar year, which is how most employment contracts and salary benchmarks are stated. Paid holidays and vacation days are included in salaried compensation, so they do not reduce your annual pay. If you want to calculate earnings based only on hours actually worked, subtract any unpaid weeks from 52. For most standard comparisons, 52 weeks is the correct baseline.