Hourly Wage Calculator
Free hourly wage calculator. Convert hourly pay to weekly, monthly, and annual income with overtime, tax estimates, and rate comparison tables.
Wage Calculator
Free wage calculator. Convert hourly pay to weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual wages with overtime, tips, and benefits included. Compare rates and minimum wage.
Tip income as % of base wage
Health insurance, 401k match, etc.
Annual Wage⧉
$45,760.00
52 weeks × $880.00/week
Monthly⧉
$3,813.33
Annual ÷ 12
Biweekly⧉
$1,760.00
Every 2 weeks
Weekly⧉
$880.00
Regular $880.00 + OT $0.00
Effective Hourly⧉
$22.00
Including OT & tips
Total Compensation⧉
$45,760.00
Wage + $0.00 benefits
Weekly Wage Composition
Regular
Hourly Rate Comparison
| Hourly Rate | Weekly | Biweekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 | $1,733.33 | $20,800.00 |
| $12.00 | $480.00 | $960.00 | $2,080.00 | $24,960.00 |
| $15.00 | $600.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,600.00 | $31,200.00 |
| $18.00 | $720.00 | $1,440.00 | $3,120.00 | $37,440.00 |
| $20.00 | $800.00 | $1,600.00 | $3,466.67 | $41,600.00 |
| $22.00 | $880.00 | $1,760.00 | $3,813.33 | $45,760.00 |
| $25.00 | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $4,333.33 | $52,000.00 |
| $30.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,400.00 | $5,200.00 | $62,400.00 |
| $35.00 | $1,400.00 | $2,800.00 | $6,066.67 | $72,800.00 |
| $40.00 | $1,600.00 | $3,200.00 | $6,933.33 | $83,200.00 |
| $50.00 | $2,000.00 | $4,000.00 | $8,666.67 | $104,000.00 |
Hours Worked Impact
| Hours/Week | Weekly Gross | OT Pay | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $440.00 | — | $22,880.00 |
| 25 | $550.00 | — | $28,600.00 |
| 30 | $660.00 | — | $34,320.00 |
| 35 | $770.00 | — | $40,040.00 |
| 40 | $880.00 | — | $45,760.00 |
| 45 | $1,045.00 | $165.00 | $54,340.00 |
| 50 | $1,210.00 | $330.00 | $62,920.00 |
Minimum Wage Reference (2024)
| State | Min Wage | Annual (40h) | Your Rate vs Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | $7.25 | $15,080.00 | +$14.75/hr |
| California | $16.00 | $33,280.00 | +$6.00/hr |
| Washington | $16.28 | $33,862.40 | +$5.72/hr |
| NewYork | $15.00 | $31,200.00 | +$7.00/hr |
| Florida | $13.00 | $27,040.00 | +$9.00/hr |
| Texas | $7.25 | $15,080.00 | +$14.75/hr |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $31,200.00 | +$7.00/hr |
| Colorado | $14.42 | $29,993.60 | +$7.58/hr |
| Oregon | $14.70 | $30,576.00 | +$7.30/hr |
| Connecticut | $16.35 | $34,008.00 | +$5.65/hr |
| Arizona | $14.35 | $29,848.00 | +$7.65/hr |
Planning notes, formulas, and examples
About the Wage Calculator
The Wage Calculator converts your hourly pay into every time period — weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual — while accounting for overtime, tips, and total benefits value. Whether you're paid $15/hour or $50/hour, see what your wage means across all pay frequencies.
This calculator goes beyond simple multiplication by including overtime at 1.5× or 2× rates, tip income as a percentage of base wage, and annual benefits value (health insurance, 401k match) for a complete compensation picture. The effective hourly rate calculation shows what you actually earn per hour when all income sources are included.
The rate comparison table lets you quickly see how raises map to annual income — a $2/hour raise from $20 to $22 adds $4,160 per year. The hours-worked analysis shows how working additional hours (potentially at overtime rates) impacts your total earnings, and a minimum wage reference table helps you benchmark against state minimums.
When This Page Helps
Use this calculator when you want to translate an hourly rate into the broader compensation picture that actually matters for budgeting and job comparisons. It is especially useful when overtime, tips, or benefits make the real value of a wage differ from the headline hourly number.
How to Use the Inputs
- Enter your hourly wage rate.
- Set your regular hours per week (typically 40).
- Choose weeks worked per year (52 if no unpaid leave).
- Enter overtime hours and select the OT multiplier.
- Add tips as a percentage of base wage if applicable.
- Enter annual benefits value for total compensation.
- Review your wage across all pay periods.
Formula used
Regular Weekly = Hourly Rate × Hours/Week
OT Weekly = Hourly Rate × OT Multiplier × OT Hours
Tips Weekly = (Regular + OT) × Tips %
Annual Wage = Total Weekly × Weeks/Year
Effective Hourly = Annual ÷ Total Hours Worked
Total Compensation = Annual Wage + Benefits ValueExample Calculation
Result: Annual: $54,340 ($880 regular + $165 OT = $1,045/week)
Regular weekly: $22 × 40 = $880. OT weekly: $22 × 1.5 × 5 = $165. Total weekly: $1,045. Annual: $1,045 × 52 = $54,340. Effective hourly: $23.22 (blended with OT).
Tips & Best Practices
- Every $1/hr raise adds $2,080/year at 40 hours (before OT).
- Working 50 weeks instead of 52 (2 weeks unpaid) reduces annual income by ~3.8%.
- Overtime at 1.5× means 10 OT hours = 15 regular hours of pay.
- Include employer 401k match and health insurance for true compensation comparison.
- Compare effective hourly rate (with OT) to check if extra hours are worth it.
Understanding Hourly Wages in America
Approximately 55.6% of all US workers are paid hourly wages. In the BLS release used for this page, the median hourly wage was about $22.00, but this varies enormously by occupation: fast food workers average around $13/hr while registered nurses average around $39/hr. Understanding your wage across all time periods helps you budget effectively and compare opportunities.
Overtime Rules: FLSA Requirements
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt workers must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states require daily overtime (e.g., California: over 8 hours/day) or double time (over 12 hours/day). Always check your state's specific rules.
Total Compensation: Beyond the Hourly Rate
When comparing jobs, hourly rate alone is misleading. A $22/hr job with employer-paid health insurance ($6,000/year) and 3% 401k match ($1,374/year) has total compensation equivalent to $25.55/hr — significantly more than a $24/hr job with no benefits. Always calculate total compensation before switching jobs.
Sources & Methodology
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Methodology
This page converts hourly wage into weekly and annual pay and optionally adds overtime, tips, and benefit value for a total-compensation view. The output is a comparison worksheet, not an official wage audit.
Sources
- Fact Sheet #23: Overtime Pay Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor) — Federal overtime rule used for the overtime assumption.
- BLS Employment Situation Table A-15 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) — Used as a labor-hours reference for annualized wage comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year. At $22/hr, 40 hours, 52 weeks: $22 × 40 × 52 = $45,760. Add overtime if applicable.
Yes, especially if OT is regular. 5 hours of OT at 1.5× on $22/hr adds $8,580/year — a significant income source that should be factored into budgeting.
Wages are paid per hour worked (eligible for overtime). Salary is a fixed annual amount paid regardless of hours. Salaried employees typically don't receive overtime pay unless classified as non-exempt.
Tips can significantly increase effective hourly pay. A server earning $5/hr plus $20/hr in tips has an effective wage of $25/hr. This calculator lets you add tips as a percentage of base wage.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr. However, many states have higher minimums: California $16.00, Washington $16.28, New York $15.00. Always use whichever is higher.
Employer benefits (health insurance, 401k match, PTO) often add 20-40% above base wage. A $22/hr wage with $12,000 in annual benefits has a total hourly compensation of $27.77/hr.
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