How to Convert an Hourly Wage to an Annual Salary
Comparing an hourly job to a salaried one means putting both on the same footing. Converting an hourly wage to an annual figure takes one multiplication — plus a couple of real-world caveats about hours and time off.
The basic formula
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. For full-time work that is usually 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours.
Example: 25 per hour × 2,080 = 52,000 per year. The same rate is about 4,333 per month (÷ 12) or 1,000 per week (× 40).
The quick shortcut
For a fast estimate of full-time annual pay, double the hourly rate and add three zeros: 25/hr → about 50,000. It assumes a 40-hour week and slightly undercounts (the exact figure is 52,000), but it is close enough for a gut check.
What unpaid time off changes
The 2,080-hour figure assumes you are paid for all 52 weeks. If you take unpaid leave, subtract those hours: two unpaid weeks means 2,000 paid hours, so 25/hr becomes 50,000 rather than 52,000.
Convert it instantly
The Hourly to Salary Calculator does the maths for yearly, monthly and weekly pay. If you are starting from a timesheet, the Hours Calculator totals your worked hours first.
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Last updated: July 6, 2026