When you have a job at which you are paid by the hour, it's helpful to figure out how much you'll make in a year. To do that, you need to know how many work hours there are in a year.

Our easy-to-use hourly-to-salary wage calculator can help you convert your hourly pay into a yearly salary, so you can understand your earnings better and plan your finances more effectively.

Learn the difference between hourly wage vs. salary wage, their pros and cons and other wage options to consider.

Here’s a look at how to calculate your paycheck, so you’ll understand how your hourly rate or annual salary translates into the sum you see in your bank account each pay period.