To turn an hourly wage into an annual salary, multiply the hourly rate by the hours you work in a year. For a full-time job that is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours.
The formula
- Annual pay = hourly rate × hours per week × 52
- Monthly pay = annual pay ÷ 12
- Biweekly pay = hourly rate × hours per week × 2
- Weekly pay = hourly rate × hours per week
To go from salary to hourly, divide the annual salary by 2,080. For example, $52,000 a year is $25 an hour.
Conversion table for a 40-hour week
Gross pay is before tax. The take-home figures are for a single filer with no 401(k), under 2026 federal rules, in a state without income tax. State income tax would lower them.
| Hourly rate | Annual (gross) | Monthly (gross) | Biweekly (gross) | Take-home per year | Take-home biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $1,200 | $27,249 | $1,048 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $3,120 | $1,440 | $32,263 | $1,241 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $3,467 | $1,600 | $35,606 | $1,369 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $4,333 | $2,000 | $43,962 | $1,691 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $5,200 | $2,400 | $52,318 | $2,012 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $6,933 | $3,200 | $67,361 | $2,591 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $8,667 | $4,000 | $81,994 | $3,154 |
Part-time and uneven hours
If you work 30 hours a week, multiply by 30 instead of 40: $20 an hour is $20 × 30 × 52 = $31,200 a year. For irregular schedules, use the average weekly hours over the last few months.
Overtime
Under federal law, most hourly employees get at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. Overtime is taxed like other wages, but it can push a paycheck into higher withholding, so a big overtime check can look smaller after tax than you expect. Some states have their own overtime rules.
Paid time off and unpaid weeks
The 2,080-hour rule assumes you are paid for all 52 weeks, including paid holidays and vacation. If you take unpaid time, or your job is seasonal, your actual annual pay will be lower.
Use the calculator for hourly pay
In the calculator, choose "Hourly rate", enter your wage and weekly hours, and select your state to see your net pay for each paycheck.
Try the take-home pay calculator to see your own numbers, or pick your state from the state list.