Hourly to Salary Converter
Bridge the gap between your hourly rate and your annual potential. Map your income across 2026 payment milestones with expert precision.
Standard US Benchmark
A standard full-time role in the US consists of 2,080 work hours per year (40 hours × 52 weeks).
Wage Projector
Convert your hourly pay into a predictable annual salary.
The 2080 Rule
In the United States, a standard work year for a full-time employee is calculated as **2,080 hours**. This comes from:
Common Benchmarks
Gross Potential vs. Net Reality
Remember that this calculator shows **Gross Salary**—the figure before IRS withholdings, insurance premiums, and 401(k) contributions are deducted. To see your actual bi-weekly net income, use our Take-Home Pay Estimator.
Strategy: Leveraging Your Hourly Rate for Negotiation
When transitioning from an hourly role to a salaried position, it is vital to calculate your Total Compensation Package. A salary offer of $100,000 may seem higher than a $45/hr rate at first glance, but if the hourly rate includes overtime potential and the salary does not, the hourly role could be more lucrative.
Expert Approach: If you are consistently working 45+ hours per week, use our Overtime Calculator to determine your true annual baseline. Many salaried roles are "exempt," meaning you won't see extra pay for extra hours.
- The PTO Value: 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) is worth roughly 4% of your annual salary. If an hourly role doesn't offer it, you must increase your rate accordingly.
- Billable Hours: If you are a freelancer or contractor, remember that you rarely bill for 40 hours every single week. Use our 1099 Tax Tool to model a 48-week year instead.