Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert an hourly rate into annualized gross pay first, then send that number into the main paycheck calculator for withholding, deductions, and local-tax estimates.
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Once you have the annual gross estimate, send it into the main calculator to see paycheck withholding, deductions, and local taxes.
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Once you have your annualized salary, head to the main paycheck calculator to see your take-home pay after federal, state, and local taxes.
Open Paycheck Calculator →How the Hourly to Salary Conversion Works
The standard formula multiplies your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then by 52 weeks in a year. For example, $25/hour at 40 hours per week equals $52,000 annually. This calculator also breaks the result into monthly ($4,333), bi-weekly ($2,000), and weekly ($1,000) gross figures so you can compare against job offers listed in different pay periods.
If you work overtime, the annualized number will be higher. Federal law requires 1.5x pay for hours beyond 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees, so 5 hours of weekly overtime at $25/hour adds another $9,750 to your annual gross.
Why Gross Pay Is Not Take-Home Pay
The salary figure above is gross income before any deductions. Your actual paycheck will be lower after federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and any state or local taxes. A $52,000 salary for a single filer in a state like Ohio could mean roughly $40,000-$42,000 in take-home pay depending on your W-4 settings, retirement contributions, and local tax rate.
Common Hourly to Salary Questions
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours (40 hours/week x 52 weeks). If you take two weeks of unpaid vacation, use 2,000 hours instead. Paid time off does not reduce your annual salary since you still receive pay during those weeks.
Is a $20/hour job good?
At 40 hours per week, $20/hour equals $41,600 annually before taxes. Whether that is sufficient depends on your location, cost of living, and household size. In a low-cost state like Mississippi, it is above the median individual income; in San Francisco, it is well below the living wage for a single adult.
Should I include overtime in my annual salary?
If overtime is consistent (e.g., you regularly work 45 hours/week), include it for a realistic annual picture. If it is sporadic, keep the base calculation at your standard hours and treat overtime as supplemental income.
How do I convert salary back to hourly?
Divide the annual salary by 2,080. A $60,000 salary equals roughly $28.85/hour. This is useful when comparing a salaried offer against a contract or hourly position.