What this calculator does

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  • Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean for your situation.
  • All math happens locally — your data never leaves your device.

Your Pay Details

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Standard is 52. Reduce for unpaid leave.
Standard full time is 40 (2,080 hrs/year).

Conversion Results

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Disclaimer. All results are for educational estimation only and are not professional financial, legal, or tax advice. Calculations reflect the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026 (29 CFR Part 541). State rules may impose stricter requirements.

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How this calculation works

Converting between annual salary and hourly wage is the foundation of understanding your pay. The standard US work year contains 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours), so an annual salary divided by 2,080 yields your effective hourly rate.

Keep in mind that "salaried" and "exempt from overtime" are not the same thing. Under the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026, the federal salary threshold for most white-collar exemptions is $684 per week ($35,568 per year).

How this Hourly to Salary Calculator works — 2026 guide

A $25 hourly wage sounds straightforward until you try to picture it as an annual salary. This 2026 hourly to salary calculator does the conversion in real time — type your hourly rate and the standard 2,080-hour US work year (52 weeks × 40 hours) is multiplied out, then broken into weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly gross figures. Part-time and alternative schedules are covered too: just adjust the weeks worked or weekly hours and every output updates instantly. No signup, no email wall, no data leaving your device.

How to use it in 3 steps

  1. Enter your hourly rate (or annual salary if you are converting in the other direction).
  2. Optionally adjust weekly hours and weeks per year for part-time, seasonal, or contract work.
  3. Read your equivalent annual, monthly, semimonthly, biweekly, and weekly gross pay, plus the effective hourly rate.

Who this is for

Hourly workers comparing job offers, recruiters building counter-offers, and freelancers translating 1099 income into a W-2 equivalent. Pair it with our [take-home pay estimator](/tools/take-home-pay-estimator/) to see what survives taxes, and the [overtime pay calculator](/tools/overtime-pay-calculator/) for weeks that push past 40 hours.

Data sources & authoritative references

This calculator is built on official U.S. rules and published statistics. Key sources:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours are in a standard US work year?
The FLSA standard is 2,080 hours — 52 weeks × 40 hours per week. This calculator uses 2,080 by default, but you can adjust weeks and weekly hours for part-time or alternate schedules.
Does converting salary to hourly affect overtime rights?
Yes. Under the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026, most employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) are non-exempt and entitled to overtime regardless of salary label.
Is this calculator free?
Yes — 100% free, no signup. All math runs in your browser; your inputs are never sent to a server.

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