Hourly to Salary Calculator

Convert your hourly wage to annual, monthly, weekly, and daily salary equivalents. Perfect for comparing job offers.

Whether you are comparing job offers, negotiating a raise, or simply trying to understand what your hourly rate translates to over a full year, our free Hourly to Salary Calculator gives you an instant, detailed breakdown of your total compensation. Enter your hourly wage, hours per week, weeks worked per year, and overtime hours — and see your estimated annual, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, and daily earnings all at once, including a federal and state tax overview.

How to Use This Calculator

Using this tool is simple. Start by selecting your calculation mode — either Hourly to Annual Salary or Annual Salary to Hourly. Then fill in the following input parameters:

  • Hourly Wage — Enter your base pay per hour. You can also use the slider beneath the field to adjust the value quickly.

  • Hours per Week — Typically 40 for a full-time position, but you can enter any number that matches your actual schedule.

  • Weeks Worked per Year — The standard is 52, but if you take unpaid leave or work seasonally, reduce this number accordingly.

  • Overtime Hours / Week — If you regularly work overtime, enter those extra hours here. The calculator applies the standard 1.5× overtime rate automatically.

  • Filing Status — Choose Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, or Head of Household to calculate the correct 2026 federal tax bracket.

  • State — Select your state to apply the appropriate state income tax rate, or choose "No State Tax" if you live in a state with no income tax.

Once your inputs are ready, click the Calculate My Pay button to generate your full compensation summary instantly.

Understanding Your Results

The calculator produces two sets of results: your Estimated Annual Salary panel and a detailed Pay Breakdown section.

Estimated Annual Salary panel shows:

  • Monthly Gross — Your total earnings before tax, divided across 12 months.

  • Bi-Weekly Gross — Your paycheck amount if paid every two weeks (26 pay periods per year).

  • Weekly Gross — Your total earnings for one standard work week.

  • Daily Gross — Your average daily earnings based on a standard 8-hour workday.

Pay Breakdown section shows:

  • Base Pay (Annual) — Your annual income from regular hours, before overtime is added.

  • OT Pay (Annual) — The additional income earned from overtime hours at 1.5× your base rate.

  • Est. Net Pay (Annual) — Your estimated take-home pay after federal and state income taxes.

  • Effective Hourly Rate — What your net pay works out to per hour once taxes are accounted for.

Tax Burden Overview

The Tax Burden Overview section gives you a transparent look at how taxes are applied to your income. It shows your estimated Federal Income Tax Rate based on the 2026 tax brackets and your selected filing status, along with your FICA contribution — which covers Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), totaling a fixed 7.65% for most employees. If you selected a state with income tax, your State Income Tax Rate will also appear here. Together, these figures give you a realistic view of your total tax burden so there are no surprises when you receive your paycheck.

The Hourly to Annual Salary Formula

Behind the scenes, this calculator uses a straightforward formula:

Annual Salary = (Hourly Rate × Regular Hours per Week × Weeks per Year) + (Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours per Week × Weeks per Year)

For example, if you earn $25 per hour, work 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours per week for 52 weeks, your gross annual income would be $25 × 40 × 52 + $25 × 1.5 × 5 × 52 = $52,000 + $9,750 = $61,750. The net pay figure is then calculated by subtracting the applicable federal, FICA, and state taxes from that total.

Hourly vs. Salaried: What's the Difference?

Hourly employees are paid for every hour worked and are generally entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when they work more than 40 hours in a week. Salaried employees receive a fixed annual amount regardless of how many hours they put in, and exempt salaried workers typically do not receive overtime. When evaluating a job offer, always compare compensation on the same terms. A $60,000 salary might seem better than $28/hour — but if the salaried role regularly demands 50-hour weeks with no overtime, the effective hourly rate drops to about $23/hour. Running both numbers through this calculator helps you make an informed, side-by-side comparison.