About This Hourly to Salary Calculator
This calculator converts an hourly wage into the equivalent weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, and annual pay. It's useful any time you need to compare an hourly rate to a salaried position, set a budget based on hourly work, or just understand what your wage actually adds up to over a year.
Enter your hourly rate, the hours you work per week, and the weeks you work per year — and the calculator handles everything else. Add overtime if it applies to your schedule.
How the Conversion Works
The starting point is your total weekly pay — your regular hours times your hourly rate, plus overtime if applicable. From there, all other pay periods are calculated:
Regular weekly pay = Hourly rate × Regular hours/week
Overtime weekly pay = Hourly rate × Overtime multiplier × Overtime hours
Total weekly pay = Regular + Overtime
Annual salary = Total weekly pay × Weeks per year
Monthly pay = Annual ÷ 12
Semimonthly pay = Annual ÷ 24
Biweekly pay = Total weekly × 2
Why Hours Per Week and Weeks Per Year Matter
A $25/hour wage at 40 hours/week for 52 weeks equals $52,000/year. But if you work 30 hours/week or only 48 weeks per year, the number changes significantly. Adjusting these settings gives you a much more accurate picture of your real annual earnings — especially important for part-time workers, seasonal employees, and contractors.
How Overtime Changes the Numbers
Overtime can add up fast. At $25/hour with a 1.5× multiplier, every overtime hour is worth $37.50. Ten overtime hours per week adds $19,500 to your annual earnings. This calculator makes that visible by showing the regular and overtime components separately in the weekly breakdown.
A Note on Accuracy
All results are gross (pre-tax) estimates. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after taxes and deductions. This calculator is designed to help you understand and compare earnings across pay periods — use it alongside the Paycheck Calculator to estimate net pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work per year. For example: $25/hr × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $52,000/year. This calculator does that automatically and also shows monthly, biweekly, and weekly equivalents.
Does this calculator include overtime?
Yes. Enter your overtime hours per week and your overtime multiplier (default 1.5×). The calculator adds your overtime pay on top of your regular weekly pay before converting to all other periods.
What if I don't work 52 weeks per year?
Adjust the 'Weeks worked per year' field to match your actual schedule. If you take 2 weeks of unpaid leave, enter 50. Your annual estimate will reflect only your actual working weeks.
What is the difference between biweekly and semimonthly pay?
Biweekly means paid every two weeks — 26 paychecks per year. Semimonthly means paid twice a month — 24 paychecks per year. Biweekly paychecks are slightly smaller but you get two extra per year.
Can I use this calculator for part-time work?
Yes. Just enter your actual hours per week — 20, 25, or however many you work. The calculator adjusts all estimates based on your real schedule rather than assuming a standard 40-hour week.
Why does my salary estimate seem lower than expected?
The most common reason is weeks per year. If you work fewer than 52 weeks, or your actual hours differ from what's entered, your annual total will be lower. Double-check both fields match your real work schedule.
Is this the same as take-home pay?
No — all results are gross (pre-tax) earnings. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after federal taxes, state taxes, and deductions. Use the Paycheck Calculator to estimate net pay.
Does this calculator include taxes or deductions?
No. This calculator shows gross earnings only. It's designed to help you understand what your hourly wage translates to across different pay periods, not to calculate your tax liability or net pay.
