Guide
How to Convert Hourly to Salary
Convert hourly pay to annual salary by multiplying hourly rate by hours per week and weeks per year. The result is gross annual pay before taxes and deductions.
Step-by-Step Method
Start with the hourly rate, multiply by hours worked per week, then multiply by the number of paid or worked weeks per year.
For a common full-time estimate, 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year equals 2,080 annual hours.
When the Result Changes
Hourly-to-salary conversion is sensitive to schedule. Part-time hours, seasonal weeks, unpaid time off, and overtime all change annual pay.
If overtime is paid at a premium rate, calculate base annual pay separately from overtime pay.
- Use 40 hours for a standard full-time baseline.
- Use actual average hours for variable schedules.
- Use fewer weeks when work is seasonal or unpaid breaks apply.
Hourly to Salary Formula
Annual salary
Annual Salary = Hourly Rate x Hours per Week x Weeks per Year
This annualizes hourly pay based on the schedule entered.
Full-time shortcut
Annual Salary = Hourly Rate x 2,080
This shortcut assumes 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.
Worked Examples
$20/hour at 40 hours
- Input
- $20/hour, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
- Formula
- $20 x 40 x 52
- Output
- $41,600 per year
This is the full-time gross annual estimate.
$25/hour at 40 hours
- Input
- $25/hour, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
- Formula
- $25 x 2,080
- Output
- $52,000 per year
$25/hour maps to $52,000 under the 2,080-hour baseline.
$22/hour at 30 hours
- Input
- $22/hour, 30 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
- Formula
- $22 x 30 x 52
- Output
- $34,320 per year
Part-time schedules produce lower annual pay even when hourly rate is solid.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply hourly rate by hours per week, then multiply by weeks per year.
What is the 2,080-hour rule?
It is the common full-time estimate from 40 hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks per year.
Does this include overtime?
No. The basic formula assumes all hours use the same hourly rate. Use an overtime calculator for premium overtime pay.
Is the annual result before taxes?
Yes. It is gross annual pay before taxes, deductions, benefits, and retirement contributions.
Can I use this for part-time work?
Yes. Enter the actual part-time hours and paid weeks per year.
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