How are hourly and salaried gross pay calculated?

Hourly gross pay is calculated by multiplying the number of hours worked in a pay period by the employee's hourly wage. For salaried employees, gross pay is determined by dividing the annual salary by the number of pay periods in a year, typically monthly or biweekly. Both calculations may include additional earnings such as overtime or bonuses, but the base calculation is straightforward based on the employee's rate and hours or salary structure.