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Salary Calculator — Hourly to Annual Salary Converter
Convert hourly wage to annual salary or annual to hourly. Calculate weekly, biweekly, monthly, and yearly earnings instantly.
What is this calculator?
This salary calculator converts between hourly and annual wages and shows you your equivalent pay across every common pay period: daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and yearly.
Formula
If hourly: Annual = Amount × Hours/Week × Weeks/Year If annual: Hourly = Amount / (Hours/Week × Weeks/Year) Monthly = Annual / 12 Biweekly = Annual / 26 Weekly = Annual / 52 Daily = Annual / 261
Example
A worker earning $25/hour at 40 hours/week for 52 weeks earns $52,000/year. That works out to $1,000/week, $2,000 biweekly, $4,333.33/month, and $199.23/day.
How to use
- 1Select whether you know your hourly rate or your annual salary, then enter the amount.
- 2Adjust hours per week (default 40) and weeks per year (default 52) if your schedule differs.
- 3Click Calculate to see your equivalent hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual figures instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert an hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work per year. For a standard 40-hour week and 52-week year: Annual = Hourly × 40 × 52. For example, $25/hour × 40 × 52 = $52,000 per year.
How is the daily rate calculated?
The daily rate is computed by dividing the annual salary by 261 — the approximate number of working days in a year (52 weeks × 5 days). For a $52,000 salary: $52,000 / 261 ≈ $199.23 per day. This is a standard used by HR and payroll systems in the US.
What is the difference between biweekly and semimonthly pay?
Biweekly pay is paid every two weeks — 26 pay periods per year. Semimonthly pay is paid twice a month — 24 pay periods per year. This calculator uses the biweekly (26 period) standard. The difference matters for budgeting: biweekly results in two extra paycheck months each year.
Does this calculator account for taxes or deductions?
No. This calculator shows gross salary figures only, before any federal, state, or local taxes, Social Security, Medicare, health insurance, or retirement contributions. For net take-home pay after federal taxes, use the Tax Calculator.
What if I work part-time or seasonal hours?
Adjust the 'Hours Per Week' and 'Weeks Per Year' fields to match your actual schedule. For example, a part-time worker at 20 hours/week for 48 weeks earning $18/hour: $18 × 20 × 48 = $17,280 annual salary.
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