Hourly to Salary Wage Calculator
Enter your pay rate and how often you get paid, then see what that equals in every other period: hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, and annually. Adjust for paid holidays and vacation days to get your real effective pay. The calculator works in both directions: start from hourly, monthly, or annual pay.
How to convert hourly pay to a salary
The core formula is simple: Annual salary = hourly rate x hours per week x 52. For a standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, this means every dollar of hourly pay equals $2,080 per year. A $25/hour rate becomes $52,000 per year ($25 x 40 x 52). Monthly pay is the annual figure divided by 12, and bi-weekly pay is the annual figure divided by 26 (the number of two-week pay periods in a year). This calculator accepts any starting point - enter annual, monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly pay to work backwards to an hourly rate as well.
Unadjusted vs. adjusted salary - what is the difference?
The unadjusted salary assumes you work every single one of the 260 weekdays in a year (52 weeks x 5 days). In reality, most full-time workers take paid holidays and vacation. The adjusted figure subtracts those days from the total before calculating pay. If you have 10 paid holidays and 10 vacation days, you work 240 effective days (260 - 20) instead of 260, so your adjusted annual salary is 240/260 = 92.3% of the unadjusted figure. The difference is the value of your paid leave - a real and tangible part of your total compensation.
Pay period options explained
There are eight common pay periods. Hourly pay is the foundation most wage earners start with. Daily pay divides the weekly total by days worked. Weekly pay comes from annual divided by 52. Bi-weekly (every two weeks) gives 26 paychecks a year - the most common schedule for US salaried workers. Semi-monthly (twice a month) gives 24 paychecks - often confused with bi-weekly but slightly different because months have varying lengths. Monthly means 12 paychecks. Quarterly gives 4 payments, common for bonuses. Annual is the total year figure. Because months are not all the same length, semi-monthly and bi-weekly pay come out to slightly different amounts even if the annual total is the same.
Negotiating pay: thinking in the right period
Employers often quote salaries annually while workers tend to think in hourly terms, which can make comparison difficult. A job listing at $62,400 per year sounds very different from $30 per hour, but they are identical at 40 hours per week and 52 weeks. When evaluating a job offer, consider the total compensation package: the value of paid holidays and vacation days, health insurance contributions, and any retirement match are all part of your effective hourly rate. A job with 15 vacation days and strong benefits can be worth more than a job paying $2,000 more per year with no paid leave. This calculator separates out the time-off value so you can compare offers on equal terms.
Common hourly rates and their salary equivalents
| Hourly rate | Annual (unadjusted) | Annual (adjusted) | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $28,800 | $2,400 | $1,200 |
| $17 | $35,360 | $32,640 | $2,720 | $1,360 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $38,400 | $3,200 | $1,600 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $48,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $57,600 | $4,800 | $2,400 |
| $35 | $72,800 | $67,200 | $5,600 | $2,800 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $76,800 | $6,400 | $3,200 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $96,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 |
| $60 | $124,800 | $115,200 | $9,600 | $4,800 |
| $75 | $156,000 | $144,000 | $12,000 | $6,000 |
| $100 | $208,000 | $192,000 | $16,000 | $8,000 |
Based on 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, 10 holidays and 10 vacation days (unadjusted / adjusted).
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert an hourly rate to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by 52 (weeks per year). For a standard 40-hour week: annual salary = hourly rate x 40 x 52. A $25/hour rate equals $52,000 per year. If you work more or fewer than 40 hours, substitute your actual weekly hours.
How many hours are in a work year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours (40 hours per week x 52 weeks). After subtracting the US average of 10 public holidays and 10 vacation days (160 hours), the adjusted total is about 1,920 hours of actual work. Higher vacation entitlements will reduce this further.
What is the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay?
Bi-weekly means you are paid every two weeks, giving you 26 paychecks per year. Semi-monthly means you are paid twice a month (for example, the 1st and 15th), giving 24 paychecks per year. Because months have different lengths, the two schedules produce slightly different paycheck amounts even when the annual salary is identical. Bi-weekly paychecks are slightly smaller but more frequent.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No. All figures shown are gross pay - before federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any other deductions. Your actual take-home pay will be lower. Use a paycheck calculator or consult a tax professional to estimate net pay after withholdings.
How do I calculate the value of my paid time off?
Multiply your daily rate by the number of paid days off you receive each year. Your daily rate is your hourly rate times the number of hours you work per day. For example, at $25/hour working 8-hour days, your daily rate is $200. With 20 paid days off (10 holidays + 10 vacation), the value of your time off is $200 x 20 = $4,000. This calculator computes this automatically as the difference between unadjusted and adjusted annual pay.
How do I convert a salary back to an hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by the total hours worked per year. For a standard schedule, divide by 2,080 (40 hours x 52 weeks). A $52,000 annual salary equals $25 per hour. This calculator also performs this reverse conversion - select "Annual" as the pay period, enter your salary, and the hourly output will be calculated for you.