Hourly vs salary in the USA

Convert hourly wages to salary and compare. Free converters for US workers plus overtime tips.

Quick conversion

Salary ≈ hourly × hours/week × weeks/year. Default full-time: 40 × 52. Use hourly to salary or salary to hourly.

Overtime matters

Non-exempt hourly roles often earn 1.5× after 40 hours. Model OT with the overtime calculator.

Benefits trade-off

Salaried roles may include PTO and benefits that raise total compensation beyond the sticker hourly equivalent.

Educational content only — not tax or financial advice. Verify with IRS.gov or a CPA.

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