Calculator Comparison

Hourly Pay Calculator vs Minimum Wage Calculator

Not sure which calculator to use? Here's a side-by-side comparison of the Hourly Pay Calculator and Minimum Wage Calculator to help you pick the right one for your needs.

Hourly Pay Calculator

Salary & Income

Calculate your total earnings based on hourly wage, regular hours, and overtime. Convert to annual salary equivalent.

What you enter

Hourly Rate
Regular Hours Per Week
Overtime Hours Per Week
Overtime Rate Multiplier

What you get

Weekly Pay(primary)
Bi-Weekly Pay
Monthly Pay
Annual Pay

Use Hourly Pay Calculator

Minimum Wage Calculator

Salary & Income

Calculate total earnings based on federal or state minimum wage for different work schedules and time periods.

What you enter

Minimum Wage Rate
Hours Per Week
Weeks Worked Per Year

What you get

Annual Gross Income(primary)
Monthly Gross Income
Weekly Gross Income
Daily Gross Income

Use Minimum Wage Calculator

Key Differences

Feature	Hourly Pay Calculator	Minimum Wage Calculator
Category	Salary & Income	Salary & Income
Inputs	4 required fields	3 required fields
Outputs	4 results	4 results
Chart	No chart	No chart
FAQs	3 answered	3 answered

Input Comparison

Only in Hourly Pay Calculator

Hourly Rate
Regular Hours Per Week
Overtime Hours Per Week
Overtime Rate Multiplier

Only in Minimum Wage Calculator

Minimum Wage Rate
Hours Per Week
Weeks Worked Per Year

Which Calculator Should You Use?

Use the Hourly Pay Calculator if you need to:

Calculate weekly pay
When you know your hourly rate and regular hours per week

Use the Minimum Wage Calculator if you need to:

Calculate annual gross income
When you know your minimum wage rate and hours per week

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my weekly pay?

Multiply your hourly rate by regular hours, then add overtime hours multiplied by (hourly rate x overtime multiplier). For example: $25 x 40 + 5 x ($25 x 1.5) = $1,000 + $187.50 = $1,187.50.

What is the current federal minimum wage?

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. However, most states and many cities have higher minimum wages. Check your state and local laws for the applicable rate.

What is the federal minimum wage?

The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour, unchanged since 2009. However, 30+ states and many cities have higher minimum wages, ranging from $10-$17/hour.

What states have the highest minimum wage?

As of 2025, Washington ($16.28), California ($16), and Massachusetts ($15) have among the highest state minimum wages. Some cities like Seattle and San Francisco exceed $18/hour.

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Bottom Line

Choose the Hourly Pay Calculator if you need to calculate weekly pay. Use the Minimum Wage Calculator if you need to calculate annual gross income. Both calculators are free and require no sign-up.

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Feature

Hourly Pay Calculator

Minimum Wage Calculator