To convert hourly pay to an annual salary, multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work each week and by 52 weeks.
For a full-time job, that is your rate times 2,080. At $20 an hour, the yearly salary is $41,600 before taxes.
AdvertisementUse the free calculator below to turn your hourly rate into daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly and yearly pay. You can also add overtime and unpaid weeks off for a more realistic number.
Free Hourly to Salary Calculator
Enter your numbers
Your pay per hour before taxes, in dollars.
Before taxes
The regular hours you work in a typical week, not counting overtime.
Full time is usually 40
How many weeks you are paid in a year. Use 52 if you are paid year-round, or fewer if you take unpaid time off.
Use 52 for a full year
How many days you work in a typical week. This is used for the daily pay figure.
Hours you work beyond your regular hours each week and are paid overtime for. Leave 0 if none.
Optional
How much more you earn per overtime hour. Federal law requires at least 1.5 times your regular rate for covered workers over 40 hours in a workweek.
Your inputs
| Hourly rate | $20.00 |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Weeks worked per year | 52 |
| Days worked per week | 5 |
| Overtime hours per week | 0 |
| Overtime multiplier | 1.5 times |
Estimated annual salary
$41,600
$20.00 an hour × 40 hours a week × 52 weeks (before taxes)
| Hourly pay | $20.00 |
| Daily pay | $160.00 |
| Weekly pay | $800.00 |
| Biweekly pay (every 2 weeks) | $1,600.00 |
| Semi-monthly pay (24 paychecks) | $1,733.33 |
| Monthly pay | $3,466.67 |
| Overtime pay per week | $0.00 |
| Annual pay at 2,080 hours (full time) | $41,600 |
This is an estimate of gross pay before taxes and deductions.
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How to Convert Hourly Pay to Salary
- Find your weekly pay. Multiply your hourly rate by your weekly hours. At $20 and 40 hours, that is $800.
- Multiply by the weeks you work. Using 52 weeks gives $41,600 a year.
- Divide for other pay periods. Divide the yearly number by 12 for monthly pay ($3,467), by 26 for biweekly or by 24 for semi-monthly.
The shortcut for a full-time job is hourly rate times 2,080, because 40 hours times 52 weeks equals 2,080. To go the other way, divide a yearly salary by 2,080 to get the hourly rate.
Hourly to Salary Chart
These figures assume 40 hours a week for 52 weeks and show gross pay before taxes.
| Hourly rate | Weekly (40 hours) | Biweekly | Monthly | Yearly (2,080 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.25 | $290.00 | $580.00 | $1,257 | $15,080 |
| $10.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 | $1,733 | $20,800 |
| $12.00 | $480.00 | $960.00 | $2,080 | $24,960 |
| $15.00 | $600.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| $18.00 | $720.00 | $1,440.00 | $3,120 | $37,440 |
| $20.00 | $800.00 | $1,600.00 | $3,467 | $41,600 |
| $25.00 | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $4,333 | $52,000 |
| $30.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,400.00 | $5,200 | $62,400 |
| $35.00 | $1,400.00 | $2,800.00 | $6,067 | $72,800 |
| $40.00 | $1,600.00 | $3,200.00 | $6,933 | $83,200 |
| $50.00 | $2,000.00 | $4,000.00 | $8,667 | $104,000 |
How Overtime Changes Your Yearly Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Fact Sheet #23 explains that covered employees must be paid overtime at no less than one and a half times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Averaging hours across two or more weeks is not permitted, because each workweek stands alone.
At $20 an hour, the overtime rate is $30. Five overtime hours a week adds $150 a week, or $7,800 over 52 weeks. Enter your overtime hours in the calculator to see your own total. Whether you qualify for overtime depends on your job duties and pay arrangement, so check with your employer or the Department of Labor if you are unsure.
Average U.S. Pay for Comparison
- Average hourly earnings: $37.81 for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls in September 2026, up 3.0% over the past 12 months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average workweek was 34.4 hours.
- Median weekly earnings: $1,232 for full-time wage and salary workers in the third quarter of 2026, up 1.5% from a year earlier, according to BLS. That is about $64,064 over 52 weeks.
- Federal minimum wage: $7.25 an hour, or $15,080 a year at 2,080 hours. A higher state minimum wage applies where it exists.
Averages include many jobs and hours, so use them as a rough guide, not a target for your own pay.
Hourly vs Salary: What to Compare
- Hours and overtime. Hourly workers are often paid for every hour. Salaried status does not automatically mean overtime-exempt, because the rules depend on salary level and duties.
- Benefits. Health insurance, retirement matching, paid holidays and sick leave can add real value to a salary offer.
- Unpaid time. Many hourly jobs do not pay for weeks off. Enter fewer weeks in the calculator to see the effect.
- Pay stability. Salary is usually steady, while hourly pay can change with the schedule.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating gross pay as take-home pay. Taxes and deductions come out of the number above.
- Ignoring unpaid weeks. Fifty weeks of pay is not the same as 52.
- Forgetting overtime rules. Overtime is based on your regular rate and the workweek.
- Comparing only the pay. Benefits and hours change what an offer is worth.
- Using the wrong hours. If you work 45 hours, dividing by 2,080 overstates your hourly rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hourly pay to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by the weeks you work each year. For a full-time job that is your rate times 40 hours times 52 weeks, or times 2,080. At $20 an hour, that is $41,600 a year before taxes.
How many working hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year has 2,080 hours, which is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. Your real number may be lower if you take unpaid time off or higher if you work overtime.
How do I convert salary to hourly?
Divide your yearly salary by 2,080. For example, $52,000 divided by 2,080 is $25 an hour. If you work more than 40 hours a week, divide by your real yearly hours to see what you earn per hour.
How much is $15 an hour per year?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $15 an hour is $31,200 a year, about $2,600 a month, before taxes.
How much is $20 an hour per year?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year, about $3,467 a month, before taxes.
How is overtime pay calculated?
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires covered employees to get overtime at no less than one and a half times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. At $20 an hour, the overtime rate is $30. Each workweek stands alone, so employers cannot average hours across weeks.
Is the result before or after taxes?
Before. The calculator shows gross pay. Your take-home pay is lower after federal, state and payroll taxes and any deductions, so check your pay stub or an employer’s payroll estimate.
What is the federal minimum wage per year?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, in effect since July 24, 2009. At 2,080 hours that is $15,080 a year before taxes. Where state law sets a higher minimum wage, the higher rate applies.
Is a salary better than an hourly wage?
It depends. Hourly pay can bring overtime and pay for every hour worked, while salary can bring steady paychecks and sometimes better benefits. Compare the total package, including hours, benefits and time off.
Can I use this for part-time work?
Yes. Enter your real hours per week and weeks per year. For example, 20 hours a week at $18 an hour for 52 weeks is $18,720 a year before taxes.
Conclusion
Converting hourly pay to salary takes one multiplication, but the real number depends on your hours, overtime and time off. Enter your details in the calculator, compare it with any offer you receive, and weigh the benefits as well as the pay.
Related Reading
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Employment Situation, September 2026; Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings, Third Quarter 2026; U.S. Department of Labor, Fact Sheet #23: Overtime Pay; U.S. Department of Labor, Federal minimum wage FAQ. Estimates only, not financial or legal advice.