Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert an hourly pay rate into equivalent annual, monthly, and bi-weekly salaries. Evaluates FLSA overtime premiums and estimated net take-home pay.
Standard full-time: 40 hrs
FLSA Rate: $53/hr (1.5×)
Working weeks: 50 of 52
Estimated Take-Home (Post-Tax) Pay
Reflects 2026 FICA payroll withholding (7.65%) and standard federal income tax for a single filer.
Worked Example — $35/Hour with 5 Weekly Overtime Hours
Compensation Schedule: An employee earning $35.00/hour working 40 base hours plus 5 overtime hours weekly over 50 worked weeks (2 weeks unpaid leave):
| Pay Layer | Formula Details | Gross Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Base Pay (40 hrs/wk) | 40 hrs × $35.00 × 50 weeks | $70,000.00 |
| Overtime Pay (5 hrs/wk at 1.5×) | 5 hrs × $52.50 ($35 × 1.5) × 50 weeks | +$13,125.00 |
| Total Annual Gross Compensation | $70,000 + $13,125 | $83,125.00 |
| Estimated Take-Home (Post-FICA & Federal) | Net after $6,359 FICA + $8,700 Federal | $68,066.00 |
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Provisions
Under Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA, 29 U.S.C. §207), non-exempt employees must receive overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than one and one-half times their regular rate of pay.
Standard wage conversions assume a 2,080-hour work year (40 hours × 52 weeks) for conventional salaried benchmarking, with bi-weekly cycles dividing annual pay by 26 pay periods.
Exclusions & Context
- Exempt Status: Executive, administrative, and professional employees meeting the FLSA salary threshold ($58,656 annually) are exempt from statutory overtime requirements.
- State-Level Overtime Rules: California, Alaska, and Nevada enforce daily overtime thresholds (over 8 hours in a single day) in addition to weekly limits.
- Discretionary Bonuses: Production incentives, commissions, and shift differentials are not included in base rate calculations.
Calculation Methodology
Applies 52-week payroll schedules with statutory Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 1.5x overtime compensation for weekly hours in excess of 40.
Displays gross pay across annual, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, and daily schedules, along with estimated take-home pay after FICA and federal withholding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do you calculate salary from an hourly wage?
For a standard 40-hour work week over 52 weeks (2,080 annual hours), multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 to obtain your base annual salary.
How does FLSA 1.5x overtime pay work?
Under federal Fair Labor Standards Act provisions, non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular base hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
How many work hours are in a standard year?
A standard full-time employee working 40 hours per week logs 2,080 work hours across 52 weeks (or 2,000 hours with two weeks of unpaid leave).