To calculate how much $40 an hour is per year, you need to consider how many hours you work in a year.

Step 1: Determine hours worked per week

Assuming a standard full-time schedule:

• 40 hours per week

Step 2: Calculate weeks worked per year

Assuming you work all 52 weeks (no unpaid time off):

• 52 weeks per year

Step 3: Calculate annual salary

40 dollars/hour×40 hours/week×52 weeks/year=83,200 dollars/year40\text{ dollars/hour}\times 40\text{ hours/week}\times 52\text{ weeks/year}=83,200\text{ dollars/year}40 dollars/hour×40 hours/week×52 weeks/year=83,200 dollars/year

Answer:

$40 an hour is approximately $83,200 per year if you work full-time (40 hours per week) all year round.

Note:

• If you work fewer hours or take unpaid time off, the annual amount will be less.
• This calculation does not account for taxes or other deductions.