Hourly wage calculator
Convert an hourly wage into daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly and annual gross pay—with overtime and recurring bonuses shown separately.
Gross-pay note: This calculator does not estimate income tax, payroll deductions, tips, commissions, irregular shift premiums, employer contributions or jurisdiction-specific overtime rules. Confirm pay terms with the employer or payroll record.
What does an hourly wage calculator show?
An hourly wage calculator converts a base rate and work schedule into comparable gross-pay periods. It can show how regular hours, overtime premiums and recurring bonuses combine into daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly and annual earnings.
This calculator keeps paid weeks separate from weekly hours. That makes it useful for full-time, part-time, seasonal and contract schedules where unpaid weeks can materially change annual income.
How hourly pay is converted to annual salary
Calculate regular weekly pay
Multiply the base hourly wage by regular hours worked in one paid week.
regular weekly pay = hourly wage × regular hoursCalculate overtime pay
Multiply the base wage by the overtime multiplier, then by overtime hours.
overtime pay = wage × multiplier × overtime hoursBuild working-week gross pay
Add regular pay, overtime pay and the recurring weekly bonus or allowance.
weekly gross = regular + overtime + bonusAnnualize and convert
Multiply by paid weeks for annual income, then divide annual pay for monthly or semimonthly averages.
annual gross = weekly gross × paid weeksHourly wage with overtime example
Suppose the base wage is $25 per hour, with 40 regular hours, 5 overtime hours at 1.5×, a $50 weekly bonus and 50 paid weeks per year.
- 1$25 × 40 = $1,000Regular pay per working week.
- 2$25 × 1.5 × 5 = $187.50Overtime pay per working week.
- 3$1,000 + $187.50 + $50 = $1,237.50Total gross pay per working week.
- 4$1,237.50 × 50 = $61,875Estimated annual gross pay.
Weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly pay
| Pay figure | Formula used | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Working week | Regular + overtime + weekly bonus | Represents one week when the entered hours are worked. |
| Biweekly | Working-week gross × 2 | Represents two equivalent working weeks, not an annual average. |
| Semimonthly average | Annual gross ÷ 24 | Two pay periods per month; hours may vary by actual period. |
| Monthly average | Annual gross ÷ 12 | An annualized average, not necessarily one calendar month’s hours. |
How to convert annual salary to an hourly wage
To estimate an equivalent base hourly wage from annual salary, divide gross annual salary by expected paid hours in the year. Paid annual hours equal weekly hours multiplied by paid weeks. This reverse formula is most useful when salary does not already include separately paid overtime or irregular bonuses.
annual salary ÷ (weekly hours × paid weeks)Example: $52,000 ÷ (40 × 52) = $25 per hour.
Why net pay can be different
The calculator intentionally reports gross earnings. Take-home pay depends on tax residency, filing status, allowances, social contributions, insurance, retirement deductions, wage garnishments and other payroll settings that differ by country and person.
Use an official or jurisdiction-specific payroll estimator for net income.
Add only predictable weekly amounts; irregular earnings need separate scenarios.
Reduce paid weeks to reflect full unpaid weeks, or model partial weeks separately.
Use a representative weekly average or calculate low, typical and high scenarios.
Tips for a better hourly income estimate
- Separate overtime hours. Do not include premium hours in the regular-hours field.
- Check the overtime rule. The qualifying threshold and multiplier can vary by employment agreement and jurisdiction.
- Adjust paid weeks. Account for unpaid seasonal breaks, unpaid leave or contract gaps.
- Use recurring bonuses carefully. Only enter a weekly bonus when it is expected for each paid week.
- Compare total compensation. Benefits, paid leave and employer contributions are not included in gross cash earnings.
- Model more than one scenario. For changing hours, calculate conservative and typical schedules instead of relying on one optimistic week.
Hourly wage calculator FAQs
How do I calculate annual salary from an hourly wage?
Multiply the hourly wage by regular weekly hours, add overtime pay and recurring weekly bonuses, then multiply the weekly gross amount by paid weeks per year.
How much is an hourly wage per month?
Calculate annual gross income from the work schedule and divide it by 12. This is an annualized monthly average; actual hourly earnings in a calendar month can vary with working days and hours.
Does the calculator include overtime pay?
Yes. Enter weekly overtime hours and the applicable multiplier. The tool calculates the overtime rate and keeps overtime earnings separate from regular pay.
What does a 1.5 overtime multiplier mean?
It means each overtime hour is paid at one and a half times the base hourly wage. A $20 base wage would therefore produce a $30 overtime rate.
How is biweekly pay calculated?
The calculator multiplies one working week of gross pay by two. It represents two equivalent workweeks and may differ from a payroll period containing variable hours.
Is semimonthly pay the same as biweekly pay?
No. Semimonthly means 24 pay periods per year, while biweekly usually means 26. The calculator shows a two-workweek amount and a separate annual-divided-by-24 semimonthly average.
How do unpaid weeks affect annual income?
Reduce paid weeks per year. For example, using 48 instead of 52 removes four equivalent working weeks from the annual gross estimate.
Does the result include taxes?
No. Results are gross pay before income tax, social contributions, insurance, retirement deductions and other payroll items.
How do I convert salary to an hourly rate?
Divide annual salary by annual paid hours. Annual paid hours equal weekly hours multiplied by paid weeks. Adjust for separately paid overtime or bonuses before comparing base rates.
Can I use this calculator for part-time work?
Yes. Enter the normal part-time regular hours, overtime hours if any, workdays and paid weeks. The formulas do not assume a 40-hour week.
How should I calculate variable weekly hours?
Use a representative weekly average or calculate separate low, typical and high scenarios. A single unusually busy week can overstate expected annual income.
Is my wage information stored?
No. The calculation runs in the browser and this plugin does not transmit or store the wage details entered into the calculator.