Payroll / Hourly Rate Calculator

Use this payroll calculator to compute total pay from hours worked and hourly rate. Supports weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly projections — ideal for freelancers, employers, and timesheet workflows.

Pay Details

Earnings Summary

$1,000.00
Gross Pay (Weekly)
Hours × Rate40 × $25.00
Weekly Pay$1,000.00
Bi-Weekly Pay$2,000.00
Monthly Pay$4,333.33
Annual Pay$52,000.00

What is a payroll calculator?

A payroll calculator is a free tool that computes gross earnings by multiplying hours worked by your hourly rate. It provides instant weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual pay projections — essential for freelancers invoicing clients, employees verifying paychecks, and employers estimating labor costs. Pair it with our timesheet calculator to go from daily hours to total pay in seconds.

The Payroll Formula

Gross Pay = Hours Worked × Hourly Rate

Annual Salary = Weekly Pay × 52

Example Calculation

40 hours/week at $25/hour = $1,000 weekly, $2,000 bi-weekly, $4,333 monthly, and $52,000 annually. Need to account for overtime? Use the overtime calculator to add premium-rate hours.

How Much Would I Make?

Use this calculator when you are asking, "how much would I make?" Enter expected weekly hours and hourly rate to estimate gross weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual pay. For example, 22.8 hours per week at $20/hour equals $456/week, about $1,976/month, and $23,712/year before taxes or deductions. If you do not know your weekly hours yet, total your shifts first with the timesheet calculator.

For flexible schedules, compare this payroll estimate with the part-time salary calculator and part-time hourly rate calculator. Those pages help convert irregular weekly hours into monthly income and effective hourly value before you commit to a shift pattern.

Common Use Cases

  • Paycheck verification: Checking that your recent timesheet was paid out correctly.
  • Freelance estimates: Quoting a monthly or annual price based on an expected hourly commitment.
  • Job offer comparison: Evaluating if a part-time role meets your income needs using the part-time salary calculator.
  • Employer budgeting: Estimating weekly labor costs for a new hire.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Confusing Gross vs. Net: This tool calculates gross pay. Taxes and deductions will reduce your final take-home pay.
  • Ignoring unpaid breaks: If you use raw schedule hours without deducting lunch, your estimate will be artificially high.
  • Forgetting overtime multipliers: Standard hours past 40/week often require 1.5x pay. Use the overtime calculator if this applies to you.

How to Use

Follow these simple steps

1

Enter Hours Worked

Enter total hours worked in the pay period.

2

Set Hourly Rate

Enter your hourly pay rate in dollars.

3

Select Pay Period

Choose weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

4

View Earnings

See your gross pay plus projected annual earnings.

Connect Payroll to Your Schedule

Use these pages when gross pay depends on flexible hours, date ranges, or overtime checks.

Hours Between Two Dates CalculatorMeasure a date-time range first, then bring the decimal hours back into payroll.Part-Time Hours CalculatorTotal irregular shifts before estimating weekly or monthly part-time pay.Part-Time Salary CalculatorTurn average weekly hours and hourly rate into weekly, monthly, and annual income.Part-Time Hourly Rate CalculatorCompare stipend, fixed-fee, or monthly roles by effective hourly value.Part-Time Overtime CalculatorCheck whether extra part-time hours should be separated before payroll.UK Work Hours CalculatorReview local working-time context when the payroll estimate is for UK work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

How do I calculate my pay from hours?
Multiply your total hours worked by your hourly rate. For example: 40 hours × $25/hour = $1,000 gross pay. Use our payroll calculator for instant results.
How do I answer "how much would I make?" from an hourly rate?
Use Gross Pay = Hours Worked × Hourly Rate. Then convert weekly pay to monthly by multiplying by 52 and dividing by 12, or to annual pay by multiplying by 52.
How much would I make if I work 22.8 hours per week?
Multiply 22.8 by your hourly rate. At $20/hour, 22.8 hours/week is $456/week, about $1,976/month, and $23,712/year before taxes. Change the hours and rate in the calculator for your exact estimate.
How do I find my hourly rate from salary?
Divide your annual salary by 2,080 (52 weeks × 40 hours). For example: $52,000 ÷ 2,080 = $25/hour.
What is gross pay vs net pay?
Gross pay is total earnings before deductions. Net pay (take-home pay) is what you receive after taxes, insurance, and other deductions are subtracted.
How do I calculate annual salary from hourly rate?
Multiply your hourly rate by hours per week, then by 52 weeks. For example: $25/hr × 40 hrs × 52 weeks = $52,000/year.
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Regular hours are paid at your standard rate. Hours beyond the overtime threshold (typically 40/week) are paid at 1.5× or 2× your rate. See our overtime calculator for details.
How much do I earn per month on an hourly wage?
Multiply weekly pay by 4.33 (average weeks/month). At $25/hr × 40 hrs = $1,000/week × 4.33 = $4,333/month gross.
How do I track hours for payroll?
Use our timesheet calculator to log daily start/end times and breaks. The weekly total feeds directly into payroll calculations.
Does this calculate taxes?
This calculator computes gross pay only. Tax deductions vary by location and filing status. Consult a tax professional or your employer’s payroll department for net pay estimates.