Hourly to Salary Converter
Convert between hourly wage and annual salary instantly.
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This calculator converts between hourly wages and annual salaries. Use the tabs at the top to pick your direction:
- Hourly to Salary. Enter your hourly rate to see the equivalent annual salary. The default assumes a standard 40-hour work week and 52 weeks per year (2,080 hours total). Adjust these if you work part-time or take unpaid time off.
- Salary to Hourly. Enter your annual salary to find your effective hourly rate. This is useful when comparing a salaried position to an hourly job offer.
- Read the breakdown. Below the main result you will find a full table showing your income at every pay period: annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, and daily.
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About Hourly to Salary Conversion
The standard conversion assumes 2,080 working hours per year (40 hours per week times 52 weeks). This is the baseline used by most U.S. employers for full-time positions. To convert an hourly wage to an annual salary, multiply the hourly rate by 2,080. To go the other direction, divide the annual salary by 2,080.
Keep in mind that this calculation shows gross pay before taxes and deductions. Actual take-home pay depends on your tax bracket, benefits deductions, and state/local taxes. If you receive paid time off, your effective annual hours may still be 2,080 since you are paid for those weeks. If your time off is unpaid, reduce the weeks per year accordingly. All calculations run entirely in your browser. No data is sent anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is $20 an hour annually?
At $20 per hour working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, your annual salary is $41,600 before taxes. That breaks down to about $3,466.67 per month, $1,600 per biweekly paycheck, $800 per week, and $160 per day.
Why is 2,080 hours used for salary conversion?
The number 2,080 comes from multiplying 40 hours per week by 52 weeks per year. This is the standard for full-time employment in the United States. Some employers use 2,087 hours to account for leap years over a multi-year cycle, but 2,080 is the most common figure and what this calculator uses by default.
How do I calculate salary for part-time work?
Change the "Hours Per Week" field to match your actual schedule. For example, if you work 25 hours per week at $18/hour, your annual income would be $18 times 25 times 52, which equals $23,400. The calculator handles this automatically when you adjust the hours field.
Does this account for paid vs unpaid time off?
By default the calculator uses 52 weeks, which assumes you are paid for the entire year (including vacation and holidays). If you have unpaid time off, reduce the "Weeks Per Year" field. For example, if you take 2 weeks of unpaid leave, set weeks to 50. Salaried employees with PTO should keep it at 52 since they receive pay during time off.