Hourly to Salary Calculator
How It Works
To find your annual salary from an hourly rate: multiply by your weekly hours, then multiply by 52. Most full-time workers in the US work 40 hours per week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours/year). Adjust for your actual schedule.
Common Hourly to Salary Conversions
Click any example for a detailed breakdown.
Standard Working Hours by Country
Working hours differ across countries. Click a country for a localized calculator.
| Country | Hours/Week | Hours/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 38 | 1,976 |
| United States | 40 | 2,080 |
| United Kingdom | 37.5 | 1,950 |
| Canada | 40 | 2,080 |
| New Zealand | 40 | 2,080 |
| Germany | 40 | 2,080 |
| India | 48 | 2,496 |
| Ireland | 39 | 2,028 |
| Singapore | 44 | 2,288 |
| South Africa | 45 | 2,340 |
| Japan | 40 | 2,080 |
| Philippines | 40 | 2,080 |
Why Convert Salary to Hourly Pay?
Understanding your hourly rate is essential whether you are comparing a salaried position to an hourly job, evaluating freelance rates, or budgeting your time. Many workers only see an annual figure on a job offer but need the hourly equivalent to compare it fairly against part-time, contract, or gig work.
Knowing your effective hourly rate also helps you evaluate overtime value, negotiate raises with concrete numbers, and understand the true cost of unpaid hours. Salaried employees who regularly work beyond 40 hours may earn less per hour than they expect — using our hourly to salary calculator can reveal the real picture.
For employers, converting between salary and hourly pay is critical for setting competitive compensation, budgeting contractor costs, and ensuring compliance with minimum wage laws across different countries.
How Many Work Hours Per Year?
The number of working hours in a year depends on your weekly schedule. Here are the most common configurations:
| Schedule | Hours/Week | Hours/Year | Common In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard full-time | 40 | 2,080 | US, Canada |
| Reduced full-time | 37.5 | 1,950 | UK |
| Australian standard | 38 | 1,976 | Australia |
| Irish standard | 39 | 2,028 | Ireland |
| Extended full-time | 44 | 2,288 | Singapore |
| Six-day week | 45 | 2,340 | South Africa |
| Extended six-day | 48 | 2,496 | India |
These figures assume 52 working weeks per year with no unpaid leave deducted. Actual paid hours may be lower depending on vacation days, public holidays, and sick leave policies in your country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply your hourly rate by weekly hours, then by 52. Example: $25 x 40 x 52 = $52,000/year.
Before taxes. Your net income will be lower after federal, state, and local deductions.
This calculator assumes regular hours. Overtime is typically 1.5x base rate in the US.
Multiply hourly rate x weekly hours x 52, then divide by 12.
The median hourly wage in the US is approximately $22-$28/hour depending on the data source.
Yes, but note that freelancers should add 20-50% for taxes, benefits, and unpaid time.