Key takeaways
- Multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 for a full-time annual figure if all weeks are paid.
- Unpaid time off and variable schedules reduce the annual total, so use your typical hours.
- Overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for non-exempt workers over 40 hours increases annual pay beyond this estimate.
Paid vs unpaid weeks
If you get paid holidays and vacation, use 52 weeks. If time off is unpaid, subtract it. At $22 an hour and 40 hours, 52 paid weeks is $45,760; 50 weeks is $44,000 — a $1,760 difference. Seasonal or part-time workers should enter their realistic hours and weeks.
Comparing with a salaried job
A salaried offer may include benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and retirement matching that some hourly roles lack, while hourly non-exempt work earns overtime pay. Convert both to an annual figure, then add the value of benefits to compare fairly. For the reverse calculation, see the salary to hourly calculator.
Quick multiples
At full time: $15 an hour is $31,200 a year, $20 is $41,600, $25 is $52,000 and $30 is $62,400. Each $1 an hour adds $2,080 a year.
Worked example
$22 × 40 hours = $880 a week. × 52 weeks = $45,760 a year. Monthly: $45,760 ÷ 12 = $3,813.33. Biweekly: $1,760. With 50 paid weeks: $22 × 40 × 50 = $44,000.
Methodology and sources
Annual pay = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. Monthly, biweekly and weekly figures are annual pay divided by 12, 26 and 52. Results are gross and exclude overtime, tips, bonuses, taxes and deductions.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor – Fair Labor Standards Act
Frequently asked questions
How much is $22 an hour a year?
$45,760 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
Should I use 52 or 50 weeks?
Use 52 if your time off is paid; subtract unpaid weeks otherwise.
Is overtime included?
No. Add overtime separately: non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
What is my take-home pay?
It depends on your state, filing status and deductions. This calculator shows gross pay only.
Results are estimates for educational purposes and are not financial advice.