Hourly and salary are different ways to express pay. A simple conversion multiplies your rate by how many hours you expect to work in a year—before taxes.
Core idea
Annual = hourly × hours/week × weeks/year
Sample
$20.00/hr · 40 hrs · 52 wks → about $41,600/year. Open sample
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Frequently asked questions
How do you convert hourly to salary?
Multiply hourly rate by hours per week and weeks per year for a gross annual equivalent.
Sample $20/hour at 40×52?
About $41,600/year.
Sources linked above include U.S. government materials (for example CFPB, FDIC, NCUA, BLS, IRS) where noted. Sample math uses only labeled Nestfigure assumptions—not bank quotes, job offers, or personalized advice. Last reviewed: August 9, 2026.