Hourly Wage to Annual Salary: The 2,080-Hour Rule
October 21, 2026
To convert an hourly wage to an annual salary, multiply it by 2,080, the number of hours in a standard full-time year (40 hours × 52 weeks). To go the other way, divide the annual salary by 2,080. A $25 hourly wage equals $52,000 a year, and a $75,000 salary works out to about $36.06 an hour.
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The table uses 2,080 hours a year, which assumes you are paid for every week, including holidays and paid time off.
| Hourly rate | Weekly (40 h) | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $600 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| $20.00 | $800 | $3,467 | $41,600 |
| $25.00 | $1,000 | $4,333 | $52,000 |
| $35.00 | $1,400 | $6,067 | $72,800 |
| $50.00 | $2,000 | $8,667 | $104,000 |
When 2,080 Is Wrong
The 2,080 figure assumes paid vacation and holidays. If you are a contractor or an hourly worker with unpaid time off, your real hours are lower. Taking two unpaid weeks off reduces hours to 2,000, so $25 an hour yields $50,000 instead of $52,000.
Part-time work scales directly: 30 hours a week is 1,560 hours a year, so $25 an hour earns $39,000. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times in many jurisdictions after 40 hours a week, which can add significantly to annual earnings but is rarely guaranteed.
Comparing an Hourly Job to a Salaried Offer
Salaried employees are often exempt from overtime, so a salary that looks higher can come out lower per hour if you regularly work 50 hours a week. A $75,000 salary at 50 hours a week is $28.85 an hour, not $36.06, because you are working 2,600 hours.
Include benefits in the comparison, since hourly jobs may not offer paid leave, health insurance, or retirement matching that salaried roles do.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year has 2,080 hours: 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. Subtract unpaid holidays and leave to find your actual hours.
How do I convert a salary to an hourly rate?
Divide the annual salary by 2,080. For example, $62,400 ÷ 2,080 = $30 per hour.
Is the hourly figure before or after taxes?
The conversion gives gross pay. Taxes and deductions then reduce it to net pay.
How do I include overtime in the calculation?
Multiply overtime hours by 1.5 times the hourly rate, where applicable, and add that to regular earnings. Overtime rules vary by country and job type.