Hourly to salary calculator
Convert your hourly wage into yearly, monthly, biweekly, and weekly pay.
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How the conversion works
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. The standard full-time benchmark in the US is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 paid hours a year. That gives you the quick rule of thumb: double your hourly rate and add three zeros ($20/hour ≈ $40,000, plus a little more).
Common hourly rates as yearly salaries
| Hourly rate | Yearly (40 hrs/week) | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $2,600 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $3,120 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $3,467 |
| $22.00 | $45,760 | $3,813 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $4,333 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $5,200 |
| $35.00 | $72,800 | $6,067 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $6,933 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $8,667 |
Gross pay vs. take-home pay
These figures are gross, before federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state taxes. Depending on your state and income, expect your actual take-home pay to be roughly 70–85% of gross. To see your real number, pick your state in the state paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert an hourly rate to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work per week, then by the weeks you work per year. Full-time work is typically 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours, so a quick shortcut is: hourly rate × 2,080. For example, $25/hour × 2,080 = $52,000 per year.
How much is $20 an hour per year?
$20 per hour is $41,600 per year at 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. That works out to about $3,467 per month or $1,600 per biweekly paycheck before taxes.
Does this converter account for taxes?
No. It converts gross (pre-tax) pay. To see what you would actually take home after federal, state, and FICA taxes, use the paycheck calculator for your state.
Should I use 50 or 52 weeks per year?
Use 52 if you receive paid vacation, because you are paid for those weeks too. Use a lower number only if you take unpaid time off. For example, hourly contractors who take two unpaid weeks should use 50.