Why Use This Calculator?
Comparing a $22-an-hour offer against a $52,000 salary job shouldn't require a spreadsheet. The standard conversion assumes 40 hours a week for 52 weeks — but if you actually work 35 or 45, the numbers change fast, so the hours input is fully adjustable in both directions.
The output covers every pay rhythm at once: annual, monthly, biweekly (26 checks), and weekly. Remember these are gross figures — the Paycheck Estimator on this site takes the next step toward take-home.
How It Works
- Enter your hourly rate (or your salary) and your real weekly hours.
- Read the full conversion: annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly.
- Compare offers at the same hours-per-week assumption for a fair fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert an hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by weekly hours by 52. At the standard 40 hours, $20/hour is $41,600 a year — enter your own hours if your week isn't 40.
How does a biweekly to annual salary calculator work?
Biweekly pay means 26 checks a year (every two weeks), not 24. Multiply one biweekly check by 26 for the annual figure — the tool shows both rhythms side by side.
What is $20 an hour annually?
At 40 hours a week, $20/hour is $41,600 gross per year, about $3,467 a month before taxes and deductions.
Tips & Things to Watch
- Salaried jobs often imply 40+ real hours — compare offers at actual hours worked.
- Gross conversions ignore taxes and benefits; a salary with health coverage can beat a higher hourly rate.
- Freelancers: add unpaid admin time to your weekly hours before converting.