Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert an hourly wage to annual salary and see your pay at every interval: monthly, biweekly, weekly, and daily. Enter your hourly rate, hours per week, weeks per year, and working days per week, and the calculator instantly shows annual salary plus per-period breakdowns. The standard US full-time assumption is 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, yielding a 2,080-hour work year. Reduce the weeks per year if you take unpaid leave. The calculator also displays your overtime rate (1.5x under FLSA rules) to help you understand what hours over 40 per week are worth. Use this tool when comparing a job offer, budgeting your monthly income, or explaining to a prospective employer what your target hourly rate implies as an annual salary. FAQs cover the federal minimum wage ($7.25 as of 2025, though many states and cities are higher), the difference between biweekly (26 paychecks) and semimonthly (24 paychecks) pay, FLSA overtime rights for non-exempt employees, and why salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. The page includes a table of common hourly rates converted to annual equivalents under the standard 2,080-hour work year, useful for quick reference.
At $25.00/hour, working 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, your annual salary is --. That is -- per biweekly paycheck before taxes.
How hourly pay converts to salary
The conversion from an hourly wage to an annual equivalent salary is straightforward: multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then by the number of weeks you work per year. The US standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week for 52 weeks produces a 2,080-hour work year.
Annual salary = hourly rate x hours per week x weeks per year
Monthly = annual / 12
Semimonthly = annual / 24
Biweekly = annual / 26
Weekly = hourly rate x hours per week
Daily = hourly rate x (hours per week / days per week)
Worked example at $25/hour
$25.00/hour, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year:
- Annual: $25.00 x 40 x 52 = $52,000
- Monthly: $52,000 / 12 = $4,333.33
- Semimonthly: $52,000 / 24 = $2,166.67
- Biweekly: $52,000 / 26 = $2,000.00
- Weekly: $25.00 x 40 = $1,000.00
- Daily: $25.00 x (40 / 5) = $25.00 x 8 = $200.00
Why biweekly and semimonthly differ
26 biweekly pay periods (every two weeks) do not equal 24 semimonthly periods (twice a month). Over a year there are exactly 26 fortnights but only 24 half-months. This means biweekly employees receive two additional paychecks each year. The annual total is identical, but the per-paycheck amount differs, which affects budgeting. Most employers who pay biweekly also have two "three-paycheck months" each year.
Overtime under the FLSA
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt hourly employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. The FLSA does not require overtime for hours worked beyond 8 in a day, though some states (including California) impose daily overtime rules. The overtime multiplier applies to the regular rate of pay, which may include shift differentials and non-discretionary bonuses. Source: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, FLSA Overtime.
Common hourly-to-annual conversions (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks)
| Hourly rate | Annual | Monthly | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $1,200 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $3,120 | $1,440 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $3,467 | $1,600 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $4,333 | $2,000 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $5,200 | $2,400 |
| $35.00 | $72,800 | $6,067 | $2,800 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $6,933 | $3,200 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $8,667 | $4,000 |
Rounded to nearest dollar. All figures before taxes and deductions.
Important: these are before-tax figures
All amounts shown by this calculator are gross pay, before federal income tax, state income tax, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), and any other deductions. Your take-home (net) pay will be lower. Use our paycheck calculator to estimate net pay for your specific situation.
Hourly to salary: frequently asked questions
How is annual salary calculated from an hourly wage?
Annual salary = hourly rate x hours per week x weeks per year. The standard US calculation uses 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year, giving a 2,080-hour work year. If you take unpaid leave, reduce the weeks per year figure accordingly. For example, $25/hour x 40 hours x 52 weeks = $52,000 per year.
What is the difference between biweekly and semimonthly pay?
Biweekly pay means 26 paychecks per year (every two weeks). Semimonthly (also called twice-monthly) means 24 paychecks per year (twice a month, for example on the 1st and 15th). For a $52,000 annual salary: biweekly pay = $52,000 / 26 = $2,000 per check; semimonthly pay = $52,000 / 24 = $2,167 per check. Biweekly workers receive two extra paychecks per year compared to semimonthly workers.
What is the federal minimum wage in 2025?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rate has not changed since July 2009. Many states and localities set higher minimum wages. For current state minimums, visit the US Department of Labor at dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage. Source: US Department of Labor, FLSA.
How is overtime pay calculated under federal law?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. For example, at $25/hour, overtime pays $37.50/hour. Some states require daily overtime (for hours over 8 in a day) or double time. The FLSA does not require overtime for salaried exempt employees meeting the DOL's salary and duties tests. Source: US Department of Labor, FLSA.
What is a living wage in the US?
A living wage is the minimum income necessary to cover basic living expenses in a given location. Unlike the federal minimum wage, it is not a legal standard but an economic benchmark. The MIT Living Wage Calculator (livingwage.mit.edu) estimates it by county, family type, and number of workers. National estimates for a single adult ranged from roughly $16-$25/hour in 2024 depending on location. Always check current figures from MIT directly as costs change.
Are all salaried employees exempt from overtime?
No. Salary alone does not determine overtime eligibility. Under the FLSA, employees must meet both a salary level test (currently $684 per week / $35,568 per year as of 2020; check dol.gov for any current changes) and a duties test (executive, administrative, or professional duties) to be exempt from overtime. Many salaried workers in non-exempt roles are still entitled to overtime pay. Source: US Department of Labor, FLSA.
Official sources
- Overtime pay rules and FLSA: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division - Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Federal minimum wage: US Department of Labor, Minimum Wage.
- Wage and salary data: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).
- FLSA exempt employee salary threshold: US Department of Labor, Overtime Pay.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 12 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial advice.