What is the 2,080-hour standard?

2,080 hours is the standard full-time work year: 40 hours per week times 52 weeks. It is the benchmark most employers use to convert between hourly pay and annual salary.

What is the federal minimum wage hourly and annually?

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which equals about $15,080 per year at 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.

Hourly to Salary Chart: Complete Wage Conversion Table for 2026

This hourly to salary chart converts common wage rates into annual salary using the standard 2,080-hour work year.

WageToSalary Editorial Team · Compensation calculators reviewed against public IRS, DOL and BLS guidance Updated May 5, 2026

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Hourly to Annual Salary Conversion Table ($7.25 – $100)

All figures based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year = 2,080 hours. For custom hours, use our Hourly to Salary Converter.

High-Earner Conversion Table ($101 – $200)

Annual Salary to Hourly Rate Conversion

This reverse table converts common annual salary amounts to their hourly rate equivalent:

For more detailed reverse conversions, use our Salary to Hourly Calculator.

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How to Use This Salary Conversion Chart

This chart is built on the standard formula: Hourly Rate × 40 hours × 52 weeks = Annual Salary. Keep these points in mind:

All figures are gross (pre-tax) – actual take-home pay depends on tax bracket, filing status, and deductions
If you work fewer than 52 weeks (e.g., due to unpaid leave), multiply your hourly rate by your actual hours
Part-time workers should adjust the weekly hours accordingly
The chart doesn't account for overtime; for overtime calculations, use our Overtime Calculator
For tax-adjusted estimates, see our Paycheck Calculator

Salary Chart FAQs

2,080 hours is the standard full-time work year: 40 hours/week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours. It's used by the U.S. Department of Labor and employers nationwide for salary-to-hourly conversions. Some organizations use 1,920 hours (factoring in holidays and PTO).

The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour, which equals $15,080/year at 40 hours/week. However, most states have higher minimums – DC leads at $17.95/hour ($37,336/year). Always check your state's minimum wage.