The conversion formulas
Hourly = Annual ÷ (hours/week × weeks/year)
At 40 hours and 52 paid weeks, the multiplier is 2,080 hours — the standard full-time year in the US. So $25/hour ≈ $52,000/year, and a $55,000 salary ≈ $26.44/hour. A convenient rule of thumb: double the hourly rate and add three zeros ($25/hr → ~$50k) — it's within 4% of the exact 2,080-hour figure.
Quick reference
| Hourly | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $600 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| $18 | $720 | $3,120 | $37,440 |
| $20 | $800 | $3,467 | $41,600 |
| $22 | $880 | $3,813 | $45,760 |
| $25 | $1,000 | $4,333 | $52,000 |
| $30 | $1,200 | $5,200 | $62,400 |
| $35 | $1,400 | $6,067 | $72,800 |
| $40 | $1,600 | $6,933 | $83,200 |
| $50 | $2,000 | $8,667 | $104,000 |
| $60 | $2,400 | $10,400 | $124,800 |
| $75 | $3,000 | $13,000 | $156,000 |
Gross vs take-home
These figures are gross — before income tax, payroll tax, retirement contributions, and insurance premiums. Take-home pay is typically 70–85% of gross depending on your jurisdiction and withholdings. When comparing a salaried offer to hourly work, also weigh paid time off, overtime eligibility (salaried exempt roles usually get none), and benefits, which can be worth 20–30% of base pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $25 an hour per year?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $25/hour is $52,000 per year gross — about $4,333/month or $1,000/week. Unpaid time off reduces it proportionally: 50 paid weeks brings it to $50,000.
How much is $60,000 a year per hour?
At 2,080 working hours (40 × 52), $60,000/year is $28.85/hour. At 37.5 hours a week it's $30.77/hour — always convert with your real weekly hours.
Why 2,080 hours in a work year?
It's 40 hours × 52 weeks, the standard US full-time convention. It counts paid holidays and vacation as worked time, since salaried pay continues through them.
Does this include overtime?
No — it assumes a constant weekly schedule. In the US, non-exempt hourly workers earn at least 1.5× their rate beyond 40 hours/week, which can make hourly work out-earn an equivalent salary.
Is salary or hourly better?
Neither is inherently better. Salary brings stable pay and often richer benefits; hourly brings overtime pay and a clearer boundary on your time. Convert both to an effective hourly rate — including expected extra hours — to compare offers honestly.