Hourly to Salary Conversion: Complete Guide
Converting hourly wages to salary helps you understand your total compensation and compare job offers.
Basic Conversion Formulas
Annual Salary from Hourly Rate
Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours per Week × Weeks per Year
Standard calculation: $25/hour × 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year = $52,000/year
Monthly Salary
Monthly Salary = Annual Salary ÷ 12
Example: $52,000 ÷ 12 = $4,333.33/month
Weekly Salary
Weekly Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours per Week
Example: $25/hour × 40 hours = $1,000/week
Adjusting for Part-Time Work
For part-time or irregular schedules, adjust the calculation:
Example: $30/hour × 35 hours/week × 50 weeks/year = $52,500/year
This accounts for:
- Fewer hours per week
- Unpaid time off or vacation
Factors to Consider
Hours per Week
- Full-time: Typically 40 hours
- Part-time: Varies (often 20-30 hours)
- Overtime: May need separate calculation
Weeks per Year
- Standard: 52 weeks
- With vacation: 50-51 weeks (unpaid time off)
- Seasonal work: Varies by industry
Overtime Considerations
If you regularly work overtime:
- Calculate base salary separately
- Add estimated overtime earnings
- Or use an average hourly rate that includes overtime
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