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Hourly to Salary Converter — Annual, Weekly, Daily Pay
Convert between hourly pay and annual salary, with options for overtime and weeks worked. Most full-time workers in the US get 2-3 weeks unpaid time off per year, so 49-50 weeks is a realistic default.
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Daily (5-day week)
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Gross pay only. Federal tax + state tax + FICA + benefits typically takes 25-35% off this number, depending on your bracket and state.
Hourly vs salary trade-offs
A $50,000 annual salary equals about $24/hour at 40 hours/week for 52 weeks. A $25/hour job with 40 hours/week and 50 weeks is $50,000 — same money. Salaried positions usually include paid vacation, health insurance, and retirement match, while hourly jobs are more flexible and often pay overtime. Compare total compensation, not just the headline number.
How this calculator works
Annual = (hourly × hours/week × weeks/year) + (overtime hours × 1.5 × hourly). The 1.5x is the US federal overtime rate; some states (California) require 2x after 12 hours/day.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as overtime in the US?
Federal law (FLSA) requires time-and-a-half (1.5x) for hours over 40 in a workweek, for non-exempt employees. Salaried employees earning above $684/week ($35,568/year) are usually exempt from overtime. Some states like California add daily overtime (over 8 hours/day) and double-time (over 12 hours/day).
Why use 50 weeks and not 52?
Most full-time US jobs give 10-15 days of paid vacation plus holidays. If those are unpaid time off — or you are a freelancer / gig worker — your actual work weeks are 48-50 per year, not 52. Using 50 weeks gives a more realistic number for a typical worker.
Does this calculator account for taxes?
No — this is gross pay only. Federal income tax (10-37% depending on bracket), state income tax (0-13.3%), FICA (7.65%), and benefits deductions all reduce take-home. A $60,000 gross salary is closer to $42,000-46,000 net depending on state and 401(k) contributions.
Last updated — rates and figures change over time, so always confirm with the current source.
Estimates for general information only, not financial advice — see our disclaimer.