Use the top section to convert an hourly wage to annual salary — enter your hourly rate, typical hours per week, and how many weeks a year you actually work (account for PTO and holidays). Add overtime hours if applicable. Use the bottom section to reverse the calculation from a salary offer back to an hourly equivalent.
The standard "hourly to annual" shortcut multiplies your hourly rate by 2,000 (40 hrs x 50 weeks). But that ignores overtime, actual weeks worked, and unpaid time off. A salaried employee earning $52,000 sounds like $25/hr — but if they regularly work 50-hour weeks, their effective rate drops to $20/hr. This calculator shows you the real numbers so you can compare job offers on equal footing. When evaluating total compensation, always consider benefits, PTO, and whether overtime is paid.