UtilibyWritten by the Utiliby editorial team · Last updated October 17, 2026 · Rules and formulas reviewed October 2026
What this free hourly to salary calculator does
Job adverts quote pay per hour, per year or per month, and comparing them is awkward. An hourly to salary calculator puts everything on the same scale. This free online tool converts between hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly and annual pay in either direction. Choose how you are paid, enter the amount, your hours and your paid weeks, and every other period appears at once.
It goes beyond a single figure. You can add overtime at any multiplier, apply a flat tax estimate to see rough take-home pay, scan a table of common hourly rates, and compare two job offers on their true hourly rate including bonuses or benefits. A picture shows how pay splits into take-home and tax. Everything runs in your browser.
How to use the hourly to salary calculator
- Enter your pay and choose whether it is per hour, week, month or year.
- Set your hours per week and paid weeks per year.
- Add overtime hours and the multiplier if relevant.
- Add a flat tax percentage for a rough take-home estimate.
- Read every pay period in the results and table.
- Use the other tabs for the rate chart and the offer comparison.
The hourly to salary formulas
Annual pay equals hourly rate times hours per week times paid weeks per year. At $25 an hour for 40 hours and 52 weeks, that is $52,000. Monthly pay is annual pay divided by 12, which is $4,333.33. Weekly pay is $1,000, biweekly pay is $2,000 and daily pay on a five-day week is $200. In reverse, divide an annual salary by the hours worked in the year. The standard full-time year has 2,080 hours, so $65,000 is $31.25 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $600 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $3,467 | $800 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $5,200 | $1,200 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $8,667 | $2,000 |
Hours, weeks and unpaid time
Annual pay depends heavily on the hours and weeks you assume. The common 2,080-hour year counts 52 paid weeks, including paid holidays. If you take two unpaid weeks, you work 50 paid weeks, or 2,000 hours, and a $25 wage yields $50,000 instead of $52,000. Part-time workers should enter their real hours, and seasonal workers their paid weeks. Salaried staff who regularly work extra hours should enter those hours to see their true hourly rate, which is often lower than the headline figure suggests.
Overtime pay
Many places require extra pay for hours above a threshold, often 1.5 times the normal rate, called time and a half. If you earn $25 an hour and work 45 hours a week, five of them overtime at 1.5 times, you earn $25 x 40 + $37.50 x 5 = $1,187.50 a week, or $61,750 over 52 weeks. Overtime rules, thresholds and exemptions differ by country and sometimes by state or job type, so check local law. The calculator applies the multiplier you enter to the overtime hours you enter.
Biweekly, semi-monthly and monthly pay
How often you are paid does not change your yearly total, but it changes each payment. Weekly pay means 52 payments, biweekly means 26 and semi-monthly means 24. A $52,000 salary pays $2,000 biweekly or about $2,166.67 semi-monthly. Some years contain 27 biweekly paydays, which can make a month feel larger. The calculator shows every period from the same annual figure so you can compare payslips and budgets.
Gross pay and a take-home estimate
The figures above are gross pay, before tax and deductions. To see roughly what you keep, enter a flat tax percentage. This is a simplification, because income tax is usually progressive and there may be social security, health and pension contributions. Treat the take-home result as a rough guide, and use a payroll or tax calculator for a precise figure. For example, a 22 percent flat estimate turns $52,000 into $40,560.
Comparing job offers
A higher salary does not always beat a lower hourly wage. Suppose Offer A pays $28 an hour for 40 hours, which is $58,240 a year, and Offer B pays $58,000 plus $4,000 in bonus and benefits but expects 45 hours a week. Offer B is $62,000 for 2,340 hours, or $26.50 an hour, so Offer A is better per hour worked. The compare tab does this for you. Remember to weigh commuting, flexibility, holiday and career growth too.
Tips for using pay conversions
- Use real hours, not contract hours, for your true rate.
- Count paid weeks carefully if you take unpaid leave.
- Compare gross with gross and net with net.
- Include benefits such as health cover and pension matching.
- Check overtime law where you work.
Accuracy, privacy and responsible use
The calculator is an estimate. It does not model progressive tax, deductions, benefits, unpaid breaks or local overtime rules. Do not use it as payroll or legal advice. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Related free tools
Use these free online tools together with this one:
- See what a raise does to your pay with the pay raise calculator.
- Work out percent changes in pay with the percentage calculator.
- Turn monthly pay into a spending plan with the budget planner calculator.
- Add up hours worked each day with the timecard calculator.
- Count the working days in a pay period with the working days calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert hourly pay to an annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours worked per week and by the weeks worked per year. At $25 an hour, 40 hours and 52 weeks, that is 25 x 40 x 52 = $52,000.
How do I convert a salary to an hourly rate?
Divide the annual pay by the number of hours worked in a year. A 40-hour week over 52 weeks is 2,080 hours, so $65,000 a year is $31.25 an hour.
How many working hours are in a year?
A full-time year of 40 hours a week and 52 weeks has 2,080 hours. Take off unpaid leave and the figure falls, for example 2,000 hours for 50 paid weeks.
How much is $20 an hour per year?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year, $3,467 a month and $800 a week before tax. See the rate chart for other wages.
How much is $15 an hour per year?
At full time, $15 an hour is $31,200 a year, about $2,600 a month and $600 a week before tax.
How much is $30 an hour per year?
At full time, $30 an hour is $62,400 a year, $5,200 a month and $1,200 a week before tax.
How is monthly pay worked out?
Annual pay divided by 12. Weekly pay times 52 divided by 12 gives the same result. Four weeks a month understates it, because most months are longer than four weeks.
What is the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly pay?
Biweekly means every two weeks, 26 paychecks a year. Semi-monthly means twice a month, 24 paychecks a year. The yearly total is the same, but each semi-monthly cheque is a little larger.
How do I include overtime?
Enter the overtime hours per week and the multiplier, often 1.5 for time and a half. The calculator adds that premium pay across your paid weeks. Local overtime rules vary.
What if I take unpaid holidays?
Reduce the paid weeks per year. With two weeks unpaid, enter 50, so $25 an hour at 40 hours gives $50,000 instead of $52,000.
How much will I take home after tax?
Enter a flat tax percentage for a rough estimate. Real tax depends on brackets, deductions and local rules, so use a payroll or tax calculator for an exact figure.
Which job offer pays more per hour?
Use the compare tab. It adds bonuses or benefits to the annual pay and divides by the hours you actually work, so a salary with long hours can pay less per hour than a lower hourly wage.
What is the typical hours per week for a salaried job?
Many full-time jobs assume 35 to 40 hours, but salaried staff often work more. Enter your real hours to see your true hourly rate.
Can I convert a monthly salary to an hourly wage?
Yes. Choose per month, enter the amount and your hours. At $4,333 a month and 40 hours, the hourly rate is about $25.
Does this work for part-time hours?
Yes. Enter fewer hours per week, such as 20, and every figure scales to match.
Is my data stored or sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser.
Is this hourly to salary calculator free?
Yes. It is free to use online with no sign-up.
Sources and further reading
- U.S. Department of Labor, Overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
- GOV.UK, Calculate holiday entitlement.
- Investopedia, Gross income.
Sources were consulted in October 2026. Standards and rules can change, so always check the official page for your situation.