Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert hourly wage to annual salary (or salary to hourly) using the standard 2,080-hour US work year. Instantly see monthly, biweekly, and weekly breakdowns.
What this calculator does
- 100% free, no signup — calculations run instantly in your browser.
- Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean for your situation.
- All math happens locally — your data never leaves your device.
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How this calculation works
Converting between annual salary and hourly wage is the foundation of understanding your pay. The standard US work year contains 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours), so an annual salary divided by 2,080 yields your effective hourly rate.
Keep in mind that "salaried" and "exempt from overtime" are not the same thing. Under the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026, the federal salary threshold for most white-collar exemptions is $684 per week ($35,568 per year).
How this Hourly to Salary Calculator works — 2026 guide
A $25 hourly wage sounds straightforward until you try to picture it as an annual salary. This 2026 hourly to salary calculator does the conversion in real time — type your hourly rate and the standard 2,080-hour US work year (52 weeks × 40 hours) is multiplied out, then broken into weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly gross figures. Part-time and alternative schedules are covered too: just adjust the weeks worked or weekly hours and every output updates instantly. No signup, no email wall, no data leaving your device.
How to use it in 3 steps
- Enter your hourly rate (or annual salary if you are converting in the other direction).
- Optionally adjust weekly hours and weeks per year for part-time, seasonal, or contract work.
- Read your equivalent annual, monthly, semimonthly, biweekly, and weekly gross pay, plus the effective hourly rate.
Who this is for
Hourly workers comparing job offers, recruiters building counter-offers, and freelancers translating 1099 income into a W-2 equivalent. Pair it with our [take-home pay estimator](/tools/take-home-pay-estimator/) to see what survives taxes, and the [overtime pay calculator](/tools/overtime-pay-calculator/) for weeks that push past 40 hours.
Data sources & authoritative references
This calculator is built on official U.S. rules and published statistics. Key sources:
Frequently Asked Questions
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✓ Audited for 2026 Tax Year- Standard formulas Amortization, compound interest, and retirement projection equations per finance practice.
- Public reference rates Savings/investment assumptions stated as planning estimates; no live market rates.
- Internal editorial Calculators reviewed by the AllMoneyCalc editorial team before publication.
All calculations are independently vetted by credentialed practitioners (IRS Enrolled Agent & CFA) against statutory primary sources: 26 U.S. Code § 1(j) (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act rates), IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, 29 CFR Part 541 (FLSA labor rules), and CFPB Regulation Z. Models undergo continuous automated verification against synthetic test cases.
Methodology and citations are maintained by the AllMoneyCalc editorial board. Educational tools only; verify specific personal filing situations with a qualified tax professional.