How to use the Hourly to Salary Calculator
- Choose whether you know your hourly rate or your annual salary.
- Enter the amount, your hours per week and your paid weeks per year.
- Read the hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly and yearly figures.
How it works
A full-time US work year is usually counted as 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 paid hours. In Australia full-time is 38 hours a week, so the hours field starts at 38 when you choose Australia. Paid holidays and paid leave still count as paid weeks; lower the number only for unpaid time off.
Monthly pay divides the year by 12. Multiplying weekly pay by 4 understates it, because a month averages about 4.33 weeks.
Formula
Annual pay = hourly rate × hours per week × paid weeks Hourly rate = annual pay ÷ (hours per week × paid weeks)
Example
$25 an hour at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks is $52,000 a year, $4,333.33 a month and $2,000 every two weeks, before tax.
Hourly wage to annual salary (40 hours, 52 weeks)
| Hourly | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $2,600.00 | $600.00 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $3,120.00 | $720.00 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $3,466.67 | $800.00 |
| $22 | $45,760 | $3,813.33 | $880.00 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $4,333.33 | $1,000.00 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $5,200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| $35 | $72,800 | $6,066.67 | $1,400.00 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $6,933.33 | $1,600.00 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $8,666.67 | $2,000.00 |
Frequently asked questions
$20 an hour is how much a year?
$41,600 before tax, at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. That is about $3,467 a month.
How many working hours are in a year?
2,080 at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. At 38 hours a week it is 1,976, and at 37.5 hours it is 1,950.
Is the result before or after tax?
Before tax. Income tax, social security and pension contributions all reduce what you take home.
How do I compare a salary job with an hourly job?
Convert both to the same unit. Remember that hourly jobs may pay overtime, while salaried roles may include paid leave and benefits that are not in the hourly rate.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.