How many working hours are in a year?

A standard full-time work year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks) contains 2,080 working hours.

Should I use 50 or 52 weeks for my calculation?

Use 52 weeks if you get paid vacation. Use 50 weeks if you take 2 weeks of unpaid time off per year.

Hourly to Salary Converter

Understanding how your hourly rate translates to an annual salary is crucial for budgeting, loan applications, and job offer comparisons.

The "2,000 Hour" Rule

A quick "back of the envelope" calculation is to multiply your hourly rate by 2,000 (40 hours/week × 50 weeks). For example, $25/hr ≈ $50,000/year.

Full Precision

A standard full-time year actually has 2,080 working hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). Our calculator uses the 52-week standard for maximum accuracy.

Paid vs. Unpaid Time Off

Consider whether your position includes paid vacation. If you take 2 weeks of unpaid vacation, your "Weeks per Year" should be 50 instead of 52, which will reduce your effective annual salary.

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