Hourly Wage to Annual Salary Calculator
Convert an hourly wage to annual, monthly, biweekly, semi-monthly, weekly, and daily gross pay using your actual paid schedule.
Last updated: August 2026
Estimated annual gross pay
This calculator applies the entered hourly wage to every paid hour. Overtime premiums are not included.
Hourly wage examples
Examples assume 40 paid hours per week and 52 paid weeks per year.
Gross-pay estimate before taxes and deductions. Overtime premiums, taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, benefits, bonuses, commissions, holiday pay, and other payroll adjustments are not included.
How much is my hourly wage per year?
Annual gross pay = hourly wage × paid hours per week × paid weeks per year. At $20 per hour, 40 paid hours weekly, and 52 paid weeks, the estimate is $20 × 40 × 52 = $41,600 per year before taxes and deductions.
How do I convert hourly pay to monthly income?
Calculate annual gross income first, then divide by 12. For example, $41,600 ÷ 12 is about $3,466.67 average gross pay per month. Actual earnings can vary by calendar month because months contain different numbers of workdays and pay periods.
What's the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly pay?
Biweekly usually means 26 pay periods per year. Semi-monthly means 24 pay periods per year. For the same annual gross income, a biweekly average is generally smaller because the income is divided across more pay periods. Employer payroll calendars can differ.
Why do people multiply hourly pay by 2,080?
Two thousand eighty hours comes from 40 hours per week × 52 weeks. If you work a different schedule or have unpaid weeks away, use your actual paid hours and weeks instead of assuming 2,080.
Gross pay and straight-time assumptions
All entered hours use the same hourly wage. Overtime premiums, taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, benefits, bonuses, commissions, holiday pay, and other deductions or additions are not calculated. If you need to find paid hours after lunch or other unpaid breaks, use the Work Hours Calculator With Breaks first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $20 an hour per year?
At 40 hours per week and 52 paid weeks, $20 per hour equals $41,600 in annual gross pay.
How much is $25 an hour per year?
At 40 hours per week and 52 weeks, $25 per hour equals $52,000 before taxes and deductions.
How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply hourly wage by paid hours per week and paid weeks per year.
How much is my hourly wage per month?
The calculator estimates annual gross pay and divides it by 12 for an average monthly amount.
Is biweekly the same as twice a month?
No. Biweekly usually means 26 pay periods yearly; semi-monthly means 24.
What if I work less than 40 hours?
Enter your actual average paid hours. The calculator does not infer employment status.
What if I take unpaid weeks off?
Reduce paid weeks per year to the number of weeks you expect to work or be paid.
Does this include overtime?
No. Every hour is calculated at the same straight-time wage.
Is this take-home pay?
No. Results are gross income before taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, and other deductions.