Hourly to Salary Calculator
Comparing a job offer, applying for an apartment, or setting a budget? Convert hourly pay into every pay-period equivalent instantly — overtime included when relevant.
Your results
Charts & visualization
Daily, weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly, annual — plus hours worked per year.
Every chart’s underlying numbers are available as text — use the “view as table” control under each chart.
How it works
The conversion multiplies hourly wage × weekly hours × paid weeks, then derives each period from the annual figure. Semi-monthly pay (twice per month) differs subtly from biweekly (every two weeks): 24 checks versus 26, which is why the same salary produces different check amounts.
Overtime premiums apply 1.5× to hours beyond your regular schedule across the full year — worth modeling since OT-heavy years materially change totals.
Formula used
Biweekly— annual ÷ 26 paychecksSemi-monthly— annual ÷ 24 paychecksMonthly— annual ÷ 12
Example calculation
Earning $25/hour on a standard 40-hour week equals $52,000 per year — $4,333 monthly, $2,000 per biweekly check. Five overtime hours weekly add about $9,750 annually at time-and-a-half, lifting total earnings near $61,750. Remember gross figures: taxes and deductions come off before the deposit lands.
Assumptions & limitations
- Figures are gross pay — before taxes, benefits, and deductions.
- Overtime assumes eligible (non-exempt) employment at 1.5×.
- Unpaid leave reduces the paid-weeks input accordingly.
- Bonuses and commissions are not included unless added manually.
Results are planning estimates based on your inputs and the stated assumptions — not financial advice or a loan offer. Verify important figures with your lender or advisor.
Frequently asked questions
What is $25 an hour annually?
About $52,000 per year at 40 hours across 52 weeks ($25 × 2080 hours). The calculator adjusts for your exact schedule and overtime.
Is salary better than hourly pay?
Salary offers predictability and usually benefits; hourly pay compensates extra hours through overtime. Compare total annual compensation including realistic overtime, benefits value, and schedule stability.
Why are biweekly and semi-monthly checks different sizes?
Biweekly yields 26 checks (annual ÷ 26); semi-monthly yields 24 (annual ÷ 24). Same annual total — different per-check amounts. Budget from monthly figures to avoid the trap.
How do unpaid days off affect the conversion?
Reduce the paid-weeks input. Two unpaid weeks turns 52 into 50, dropping annual pay proportionally.