Hourly to Salary Calculator
Enter holidays and vacation days to see your adjusted (effective) equivalent rates
Enter Your Hourly Wage
Enter your hourly rate (or any pay period amount) and work schedule above to see your full annual salary equivalent, all pay-period breakdowns, and overtime preview.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter Your Wage or Rate
Type your wage or salary amount in the Wage / Salary Amount field. You can enter any pay period amount — hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or annual. Select the matching pay period from the dropdown. For example, if you earn $25 per hour, enter 25 and select Hourly.
Set Your Work Schedule
Adjust the hours per week, days per week, and weeks per year fields to match your actual schedule. The defaults (40 hours, 5 days, 52 weeks) represent a standard full-time US schedule. Part-time workers, freelancers, or those with seasonal schedules should enter their real numbers to get an accurate annual equivalent.
Add Time Off for an Effective Rate
Optionally enter the number of paid holidays and vacation days you receive each year. The calculator will display both the nominal salary (based on all potential working days) and the adjusted figures that account for the days you actually work. This is especially useful when comparing two job offers with different time-off packages.
Review All Pay Periods and Export
The results show your annual salary prominently at the top, followed by a complete breakdown across all pay periods from annual down to hourly. Check the overtime section for your time-and-a-half and double-time rates. Use Export CSV to download the full breakdown, or Copy Results to paste it anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert an hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work per year. For a standard full-time schedule: $25/hour × 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year = $52,000 annually. For a 37.5-hour week: $25 × 37.5 × 52 = $48,750. The formula changes if you work fewer than 52 weeks — a contractor working 48 weeks at $30/hour and 40 hours/week earns $30 × 40 × 48 = $57,600 annually, not $62,400. This calculator handles all schedule variations automatically and outputs every pay period simultaneously.
What is the standard number of working hours in a year?
The most widely used baseline in the United States is 2,080 hours per year, calculated as 40 hours per week × 52 weeks. This is the figure used by most government agencies, HR departments, and salary surveys for full-time equivalency. However, actual hours vary: some employers use 2,087 (the OPM standard for federal employees), others use 260 days × 8 hours = 2,080. When companies subtract paid holidays and vacation time, the actual hours worked can be closer to 1,800 to 1,920 hours per year for a typical US worker with average benefits.
What is the difference between nominal and effective salary?
The nominal annual salary is calculated using all potential working days in the year — for a 5-day, 52-week schedule, that is 260 days. The effective salary is the same annual pay divided across only the days you actually work after subtracting paid holidays and vacation days. Since you earn the same total annual amount but for fewer worked days, the effective hourly rate is higher than the nominal rate. For example, if you have 10 holidays and 15 vacation days, you work 235 days instead of 260. This difference matters when comparing jobs: a higher salary with poor time off can pay a lower effective hourly rate than a lower salary with generous PTO.
Why are bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay different?
Bi-weekly pay means 26 paychecks per year (every two weeks). Semi-monthly pay means 24 paychecks per year (twice a month, typically on the 1st and 15th). For a $52,000 annual salary: bi-weekly paycheck = $52,000 ÷ 26 = $2,000 exactly; semi-monthly paycheck = $52,000 ÷ 24 = $2,166.67. The annual total is identical, but the per-check amounts differ. Bi-weekly employees receive two extra paychecks per year compared to semi-monthly employees, which affects cash flow and budget planning. This calculator shows both so you can plan accurately for your actual pay schedule.
Does this calculator handle part-time or non-standard schedules?
Yes — all three schedule inputs (hours per week, days per week, weeks per year) are fully adjustable. A part-time employee working 20 hours per week for 50 weeks at $18/hour earns $18 × 20 × 50 = $18,000 per year. A seasonal worker doing 30 hours per week for 36 weeks at $22/hour earns $22 × 30 × 36 = $23,760. A freelancer who averages 45 hours per week but only works 44 billable weeks per year at $60/hour earns $60 × 45 × 44 = $118,800 annually. Simply enter your real numbers in the schedule fields and the calculator adjusts every pay period output accordingly.
How does the overtime preview work?
The overtime section shows two rates derived from your base hourly rate: time-and-a-half (1.5x) and double time (2.0x). For example, a $25/hour base rate yields $37.50 at time-and-a-half and $50.00 at double time. Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some industries and union contracts mandate double time for certain conditions. These figures are useful for estimating take-home when you regularly work overtime, evaluating whether mandatory overtime hours are adequately compensated, and negotiating extra-hours pay rates with an employer.