Hourly to Salary Formula
Annual salary = Hourly rate × Hours per week × Paid weeks per year
Paid weeks include paid vacation and paid holidays. Two weeks of unpaid time off lower the year to 50 paid weeks: a $20 wage then pays $40,000 instead of $41,600.
The quick rule doubles the hourly wage and adds three zeros: $25 an hour is about $50,000 a year. The exact figure is $52,000, because a year has 2,080 hours, not 2,000.
Hourly to Salary Conversion Chart
| Hourly wage | Annual salary | Monthly gross | Annual take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12 | $24,960 | $2,080 | $22,164.56 |
| $15 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $27,249.20 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $3,120 | $32,263.04 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $3,466.67 | $35,605.60 |
| $22 | $45,760 | $3,813.33 | $38,948.16 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $4,333.33 | $43,962 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $5,200 | $52,318.40 |
| $35 | $72,800 | $6,066.67 | $60,044.80 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $6,933.33 | $67,361.20 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $8,666.67 | $81,994 |
Take-home pay uses a single filer, no state income tax, 40 hours a week and 52 paid weeks.
Part Time and Overtime Hours
Part-time and overtime hours change the annual salary in opposite directions. A 25-hour week at $20 pays $26,000 a year. Five overtime hours a week at 1.5 times $20 add $7,800 a year on top of $41,600.
The Overtime Calculator splits regular and overtime pay week by week.
Hourly Pay as Daily, Weekly, Biweekly and Monthly Pay
One hourly wage converts to every pay period with the same 40-hour, 52-week year.
| Hourly wage | Daily (8 h) | Weekly | Biweekly | Semi-monthly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $120 | $600 | $1,200 | $1,300 | $2,600 |
| $20 | $160 | $800 | $1,600 | $1,733.33 | $3,466.67 |
| $25 | $200 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,166.67 | $4,333.33 |
| $30 | $240 | $1,200 | $2,400 | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| $40 | $320 | $1,600 | $3,200 | $3,466.67 | $6,933.33 |
All figures are gross pay before tax.
Hourly to Salary With Overtime
Regular overtime raises the yearly figure because each overtime hour pays 1.5 times the base rate. Enter the regular hours in the calculator, then add overtime separately:
Annual pay = (Rate × 40 + Rate × 1.5 × Overtime hours) × 52
At $25 an hour with 5 overtime hours every week, yearly gross pay is $61,750, compared with $52,000 at a straight 40 hours. Overtime is rarely the same every week, so use an average from recent pay stubs.
Hourly to Salary After Tax by State
The same hourly wage leaves a different yearly take-home pay in each state. The table uses $25 an hour, 40 hours a week and a single filer.
| State | Annual salary | Annual take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $52,000 | $43,962 |
| Arizona | $52,000 | $42,662 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,000 | $42,365.60 |
| Illinois | $52,000 | $41,388 |
For a state with graduated brackets, choose "Other state (enter rate)" and enter your average state rate.
Comparing an Hourly Job With a Salaried Offer
An hourly job and a salaried offer are compared fairly only when the same 4 things are counted on both sides:
- Paid time off: unpaid vacation lowers the hourly job's paid weeks below 52.
- Overtime: hourly workers earn time and a half after 40 hours; exempt salaried workers do not.
- Benefits: health insurance and a 401(k) match are worth thousands a year.
- Hours: a salaried role that runs 50 hours a week pays less per hour than its salary suggests.
The Job Offer Comparison Calculator puts both offers side by side after tax.
Part Time Hourly to Salary
Part-time yearly pay uses the weekly hours you are scheduled. The table shows a $20 wage across common part-time schedules, 52 paid weeks.
| Hours a week | Annual pay | Monthly gross | Annual take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hours | $15,600 | $1,300 | $14,406.60 |
| 20 hours | $20,800 | $1,733.33 | $18,738.80 |
| 25 hours | $26,000 | $2,166.67 | $23,021 |
| 30 hours | $31,200 | $2,600 | $27,249.20 |
| 35 hours | $36,400 | $3,033.33 | $31,427.40 |
Low yearly pay often owes little or no federal income tax, because the $16,100 standard deduction covers it. Social Security and Medicare still take 7.65% of every dollar.
Hourly to Salary With Unpaid Weeks
Every unpaid week off removes one week of pay from the yearly total. Hourly jobs without paid vacation lose pay for holidays and time off.
| Paid weeks | Annual pay at $25 |
|---|---|
| 52 weeks | $52,000 |
| 50 weeks | $50,000 |
| 48 weeks | $48,000 |
| 46 weeks | $46,000 |
Two unpaid weeks cost $2,000 a year at $25 an hour. Set "Paid weeks / year" in the calculator to the weeks you are paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert hourly to salary?
You convert hourly to salary by multiplying the hourly wage by 2,080, the hours in a full-time year. A $30 wage is a $62,400 salary.
What is $25 an hour as a salary?
$25 an hour is $52,000 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $4,333.33 a month before tax.
Does the annual salary include taxes?
No. The annual salary is gross pay before taxes. The calculator shows take-home pay next to it after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state tax.
What is $20 an hour annually?
$20 an hour is $41,600 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, and $35,605.60 after 2026 federal tax and FICA for a single filer with no state income tax.
What is $25 an hour biweekly?
$25 an hour is $2,000 biweekly before tax at 40 hours a week: 80 hours × $25.
How do I convert hourly pay with overtime to a salary?
You add the overtime pay for an average week to the regular pay, then multiply by 52. Overtime hours pay 1.5 times the hourly rate.
What is $15 an hour per year after taxes?
$15 an hour is $31,200 a year gross and $27,249.20 after 2026 federal tax and FICA for a single filer in a state with no income tax.