Hourly to Salary Converter

Use this hourly to salary converter to turn an hourly wage into a yearly salary. Enter your rate, weekly hours, and weeks per year. Get weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual totals.

The math is clear and direct. Results show gross pay only, before taxes and deductions. Monthly equals annual pay divided by 12. Set weeks per year to match your schedule for better accuracy.

Why Use This Tool?

You want quick numbers you can trust for planning and offers. This hourly to salary converter gives a clear breakdown with one click.

• Compare an hourly job with a salary offer.
• Build a budget that fits your pay cycle.
• Quote a project rate from an hourly base.
• Check pay for part time or seasonal work.
• Plan time off with a clear baseline.

Monthly here comes from the annual total. That method matches common payroll math used by many teams.

How It Works

Enter three inputs, then run the calculation.

• Hourly Rate ($): Enter a dollar amount above zero. Cents are fine.
• Hours per Week: Enter a number from 1 to 168. The default is 40.
• Weeks per Year: Enter a number from 1 to 52. The default is 52.

Click Calculate to see results. You can press the Enter key to run the math.

The output shows a full breakdown you can read at a glance.

• Hourly: The rate you entered.
• Weekly: Hourly rate times hours per week.
• Biweekly: Weekly pay times 2.
• Monthly: Annual pay divided by 12.
• Annual: Weekly pay times weeks per year.

A short note repeats the hours and weeks used. That note helps you confirm the schedule behind the totals.

Who Benefits?

This calculator helps workers, managers, and students. It fits quick checks and deeper pay planning.

• Job seekers compare roles across pay types.
• Freelancers estimate salary from hourly contracts.
• Human resources teams test pay bands and schedules.
• Part time staff check expected yearly income.
• Seasonal staff plan for fewer working weeks.

Example 1: $20 per hour, 40 hours, 52 weeks.

Weekly $800. Biweekly $1,600. Monthly $3,466.67. Annual $41,600.

Example 2: $18.50 per hour, 30 hours, 48 weeks.

Weekly $555. Biweekly $1,110. Monthly $2,220. Annual $26,640.

Step by Step Guide

1. Enter your hourly rate in the first input box.

2. Enter your hours per week in the second box, the default is 40 hours.

3. Enter your weeks per year in the third box, the default is 52 weeks.

4. Click the Calculate button to see the breakdown.

5. Press the Enter key if you prefer the keyboard.

6. Review Hourly, Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, and Annual totals.

The Bottom Line

This hourly to salary converter gives fast and clear gross pay math. It helps you plan, compare offers, and set budgets with less effort.

• Results show base pay before taxes, insurance, and retirement.
• Overtime, shift pay, tips, and bonuses need a manual add.
• Use weeks per year to reflect vacation and unpaid time.
• Hours per week accepts 1 to 168, weeks per year accepts 1 to 52.
• The tool rounds to two decimals for clean numbers.
• Monthly equals annual divided by 12, not four weeks.
• If an entry falls outside the range, the calculator asks for a valid value.

Try different inputs to match real schedules and benefits. Small changes in hours or weeks can shift totals in a big way. Use the results as your baseline, then fine tune for your pay plan.