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Hourly to Salary Converter
Convert between hourly wage and annual salary — see every time period breakdown
From Hourly Rate
Standard full-time: 40-45 hours
52 = no unpaid leave, 48 = 4 weeks off
Or From Annual Salary
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Annual Salary
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Monthly
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Bi-Weekly
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Weekly
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Daily
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Hourly
// The Conversion
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. Adjust weeks/year to account for unpaid leave. At 40 hrs/wk and 52 weeks, $25/hr = $52,000/year.
// Salaried vs Hourly
Salaried employees get a fixed annual amount regardless of hours. Hourly workers are paid per hour and typically receive overtime (1.5x) for hours beyond 40/week.
// True Hourly Rate
When comparing offers, divide the annual salary by actual working hours (including expected overtime). A high salary with 60-hour weeks may have a lower effective hourly rate.
// Benefits Value
Remember to factor in benefits (medical, retirement, leave) when comparing hourly vs salaried. Benefits can add 20-40% to the value of a salaried position.