Hourly to Salary Calculator

Use this calculator to convert an hourly rate into weekly, monthly, and annual salary estimates. It is useful when comparing hourly work with salaried roles, planning a raise, or checking whether a quoted hourly rate supports your income target.

What this calculator does

The hourly to salary calculator estimates annual pay from an hourly wage, weekly hours, and paid weeks per year.

It uses:

• hourly pay rate
• hours worked per week
• paid weeks per year
• standard salary conversion periods

This gives a simple salary equivalent before taxes, payroll deductions, or unpaid time off.

How to use the hourly to salary calculator

Enter your hourly rate, your typical hours per week, and the number of paid weeks you expect to work in a year. For a full-time year with paid leave, use 52 weeks. If you are unpaid during breaks, use the number of weeks you actually expect to be paid.

The calculator shows weekly pay, monthly equivalent pay, and estimated annual salary. For after-tax estimates, compare the result with the Paycheck Calculator or Salary After Tax Calculator.

Hourly to Salary Formula

Annual salary = hourly rate x hours per week x paid weeks per year

Weekly pay = hourly rate x hours per week

Monthly equivalent = annual salary / 12

Example calculation

If:

• Hourly rate = 30
• Hours per week = 40
• Paid weeks per year = 52
• Weekly pay = 1,200

Then:

Annual salary = 30 x 40 x 52 = 62,400

The estimated annual salary is 62,400, with a monthly equivalent of 5,200 before tax and deductions.

What is an hourly to salary conversion?

An hourly to salary conversion translates a wage paid by the hour into a yearly income estimate. It helps make hourly and salaried compensation easier to compare because job offers are often presented on different pay bases.

This conversion is a gross pay estimate. It does not automatically account for tax, overtime, unpaid leave, benefits, retirement contributions, or bonuses.

Interpreting your result

Your annual salary equivalent depends heavily on consistent hours. If your hours change seasonally or you do not get paid for time off, your actual annual pay may be lower than a full-time 52-week estimate.

When to use this calculator

Use this calculator when you want to:

• compare hourly and salaried jobs
• estimate annual earnings
• price freelance or shift work
• plan a pay increase

Common mistakes

Common mistakes include:

• assuming all weeks are paid
• ignoring overtime hours
• using irregular hours as normal hours
• comparing gross pay with net pay

FAQs

Is hourly to salary before tax?

Yes. This calculator estimates gross salary before income tax, payroll deductions, and benefits.

What weeks per year should I use?

Use 52 if you are paid year-round. Use fewer weeks if you have unpaid breaks or seasonal work.

Does this include overtime?

No. Use the Overtime Pay Calculator for overtime scenarios.

Why is monthly pay annual salary divided by 12?

Monthly equivalent pay spreads the annual estimate evenly across 12 months, even if actual hourly pay varies by month.