Hourly to Yearly Calculator

What Does Your Hourly Wage Add Up To?

Hourly wages can be hard to picture at an annual scale, especially when comparing job offers, evaluating a raise, or planning a budget. This calculator converts any hourly rate to its annual, monthly, weekly, and daily equivalent so you can see the full income picture instantly.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your hourly wage, your hours per week, weeks per year, and days per week. If you work regular overtime, enter your typical overtime hours per week and your employer's overtime multiplier (1.5× is standard in most jurisdictions for hours over 40/week). Hit Calculate Annual Income to see your full income breakdown.

How the Conversion Works

Total annual income is base plus overtime. Monthly, weekly, and daily rates are derived from the annual figure. All amounts are gross, before taxes and deductions.

Real-World Example

Using the default values: $25/hr, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year:

• Annual income: $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000
• Monthly: $52,000 ÷ 12 = $4,333
• Weekly: $52,000 ÷ 52 = $1,000
• Daily: $1,000 ÷ 5 = $200

Now add 5 hours of overtime per week at 1.5× multiplier:

• Overtime rate: $25 × 1.5 = $37.50/hr
• Annual overtime: 5 × 52 × $37.50 = $9,750
• Total annual income: $52,000 + $9,750 = $61,750

Regular overtime significantly changes the annual picture, and it's one of the most commonly overlooked factors when comparing job offers.

Overtime Rules: What You Should Know

In the US, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires time-and-a-half (1.5×) for hours worked over 40 per week for non-exempt employees. Key points:

• Exempt employees (many salaried workers) are not entitled to overtime pay regardless of hours worked
• Some states have daily overtime rules. California, for example, requires overtime for hours over 8 in a single day
• Double time (2×) applies in some situations, particularly on holidays or for very long shifts in certain industries
• Canada, UK, and Australia have similar protections but different thresholds and multipliers; check your local employment standards

Paid Time Off and How It Affects Your Calculation

If you receive paid vacation or sick days, use 52 weeks in the calculator. You're still paid during those weeks even though you're not working. Your annual income doesn't change based on how many vacation days you take if they're paid.

If you're self-employed, a contractor, or have unpaid time off, reduce the weeks per year to reflect your actual working weeks. Two weeks of unpaid leave reduces your working weeks to 50, cutting annual income by $1,000 at $25/hr on a 40-hour schedule.

Using This to Compare Job Offers

When comparing an hourly job to a salaried offer, use this calculator alongside the salary to hourly calculator to find the true equivalent rate. Also factor in:

• Benefits value: health insurance, retirement matching, and paid leave can add $10,000–$20,000+ in value
• Overtime potential: an hourly job with regular overtime may pay more than a higher base salary with no overtime
• Stability: hourly workers may face reduced hours or layoffs more quickly than salaried employees

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