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Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert your hourly rate to monthly and annual salary - working or calendar day basis.
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Your rate per hour worked
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Standard is 40 hrs (5 days × 8 hrs)
Working days = 52 weeks × hours/week model

Monthly Salary

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Annual Salary

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Convert in 3 Steps

Enter your hourly rate, set your hours and calculation basis - get your monthly and annual salary instantly.

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Enter Hourly Pay
Type your hourly rate in ₹ - your freelance rate, contractual rate, or any per-hour amount.
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Set Hours & Basis
Enter weekly hours worked and choose Working Days or Calendar Days calculation model.
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Get Monthly & Annual
Both your monthly salary and annual CTC equivalent appear instantly, formatted in Indian Rupees.

How Is Hourly Rate Converted to Salary?

This calculator uses two standard models - choose the one that matches your employment or contract type.

Working Days Model
Annual = Hourly × Hours/Week × 52
Monthly = Annual ÷ 12
Calendar Days Model
Hours/Day = Hours/Week ÷ 7
Monthly = Hourly × Hours/Day × 30.44
Annual = Monthly × 12

The Working Days model (52 weeks standard) is the most common for salaried employees and freelancers on annual contracts. The Calendar Days model (30.4375 days/month average) is used in some day-rate and attendance-based pay structures where all 7 days of the week are counted in the monthly divisor.

Quick Reference - Common Hourly to Salary Conversions

Based on the Working Days model at 40 hours/week (52 × 40 = 2,080 hours/year):

Hourly Rate Monthly Salary Annual Salary
₹100/hr ₹17,333 ₹2,08,000
₹200/hr ₹34,667 ₹4,16,000
₹300/hr ₹52,000 ₹6,24,000
₹500/hr ₹86,667 ₹10,40,000
₹750/hr ₹1,30,000 ₹15,60,000
₹1,000/hr ₹1,73,333 ₹20,80,000

All figures are gross - before PF, Professional Tax, and income tax deductions. For take-home amounts, use the In-Hand Salary Calculator after finding your annual equivalent.

When Do You Need to Convert Hourly to Salary?

Converting hourly pay to an annual salary equivalent is essential in several situations: comparing a freelance or contractual hourly offer against a salaried job offer; applying for loans or credit cards where banks require annual income; transitioning from gig work to salaried employment and wanting to know what annual CTC you should negotiate; calculating what salary a part-time employee's hourly rate equates to for HR budgeting; and understanding overtime pay by first establishing the base annual equivalent.

For freelancers specifically, remember that your hourly rate covers only billable hours. To arrive at a fair equivalent salary, factor in non-billable time (business development, administration, breaks between projects) which typically accounts for 20–40% of your total working hours.

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💡 Quick Hourly to Salary Facts
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₹500/hr = ₹10.4L Per Year
At 40 hrs/week (Working Days model): ₹500 × 40 × 52 = ₹10,40,000/year. A quick benchmark for freelance rate negotiations.
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2,080 Hours = Standard Working Year
52 weeks × 40 hrs/week = 2,080 hours. Divide any annual salary by 2,080 to instantly get the equivalent hourly rate.
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Results Are Gross - Not In-Hand
Monthly and annual figures shown are gross. Subtract Employee PF (12% of Basic), Professional Tax, and TDS for the actual take-home amount.
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Overtime = 2× Hourly Rate in India
Under the Factories Act, work beyond 48 hrs/week is overtime - payable at double the regular hourly rate established here.
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Part-Time at 20 hrs = Half Annual Salary
Working 20 hrs/week at any hourly rate gives exactly half the annual and monthly salary of a 40-hr/week equivalent. Change the field to try it.
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Calendar vs Working Days: ~4% Difference
The Calendar Days model (30.44 days/month) gives slightly different results from the 52-week model. For most salary comparisons, the gap is under 4%.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Using the Working Days model: Hourly Rate × Hours Per Week × 52 weeks = Annual Salary. For example, ₹500/hour at 40 hrs/week = ₹500 × 40 × 52 = ₹10,40,000 per year (10.4 LPA). Monthly salary is then ₹10,40,000 ÷ 12 = ₹86,667/month. This calculator applies the formula automatically and shows both results simultaneously.
The Working Days model calculates annual salary as Hourly × Hours/Week × 52, treating each of the 52 weeks equally. The Calendar Days model calculates daily pay as Hourly Rate × (Hours/Week ÷ 7), then multiplies by the average days per month (30.4375). The two models give slightly different results. Working Days is standard for most Indian salaried employees; Calendar Days is used in some manufacturing and government attendance-based pay structures.
At ₹500/hour with 40 hrs/week (Working Days model): ₹500 × 40 × 52 = ₹10,40,000 per year (10.4 LPA). Monthly equivalent: ₹86,667. This is a gross figure. After standard deductions under the New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26), your in-hand would be approximately ₹73,000–76,000/month at this income level.
Start by entering your desired annual income as the target. Use the Salary to Hourly Calculator (the reverse tool) to find the hourly rate you'd need at your expected billable hours. Then add a freelance buffer: non-billable time (admin, business development, gaps) typically takes 20–40% of your working hours, you have no employer PF contribution or paid leaves, and you need to account for GST registration and self-employment tax if your income exceeds ₹20 lakh annually. Most freelancers set rates 1.5–2× their equivalent salaried hourly rate.
Gross salary - the equivalent annual and monthly figures before any deductions (PF, Professional Tax, or income tax). To find your in-hand equivalent: note the annual salary shown, then enter it into the In-Hand Salary Calculator which applies the correct tax slabs, PF, and PT to give your actual take-home.
Simply change the "Working Hours Per Week" field to 20. The calculator scales the annual and monthly figures proportionally. At ₹500/hour for 20 hrs/week: Annual = ₹500 × 20 × 52 = ₹5,20,000 (5.2 LPA); Monthly = ₹43,333. This works for any hours between 1 and 168 per week.
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