How to use the Salary to Hourly & Hourly to Salary Calculator
- Choose whether you know your annual salary or your hourly rate.
- Enter the amount.
- Enter the hours you work in a typical week and the number of paid weeks in the year.
- Read the pay in every unit. Use the table to see common salaries as hourly pay.
Formula used
Hourly = annual ÷ (hours per week × paid weeks). Annual = hourly × hours per week × paid weeks. Monthly = annual ÷ 12. All figures are before tax.
Worked example
Here is the Salary to Hourly & Hourly to Salary Calculator worked through with the example values shown above, so you can check each step by hand.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| I know my | Annual salary |
| Amount | $60,000 |
| Hours per week | 40 hours |
| Paid weeks per year | 52 weeks |
| Result | |
| Hourly pay | $28.85 |
| Daily pay (5-day week) | $230.77 |
| Weekly pay | $1,153.85 |
| Every two weeks | $2,307.69 |
| Monthly pay | $5,000.00 |
| Annual pay | $60,000.00 |
Common salaries as hourly pay
Based on a 40-hour week and 52 paid weeks.
| Amount | Hourly pay | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $19.23 | $3,333.33 |
| $50,000 | $24.04 | $4,166.67 |
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $5,000.00 |
| $80,000 | $38.46 | $6,666.67 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $8,333.33 |
Salary to hourly
Divide the annual salary by the hours worked in the year. A $60,000 salary with 40 hours a week and 52 paid weeks is 2,080 hours, so the hourly rate is $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85. That is also $1,153.85 a week, $2,307.69 every two weeks and $5,000.00 a month.
The result depends on your hours. If the same $60,000 salary is for 45 hours a week, the hourly rate drops to $25.64, and at 50 hours it is $23.08. A salary that looks good can be a lower hourly rate once the extra hours are counted.
Hourly to salary
Multiply the hourly rate by hours per week and paid weeks. At $25 an hour for 40 hours and 52 weeks, the yearly pay is $52,000, or $4,333.33 a month and $1,000.00 a week.
If you take two unpaid weeks, set the paid weeks to 50: the same rate gives $50,000. Unpaid time off, holidays and gaps between jobs matter for hourly workers, so use the number of weeks you realistically expect to be paid.
What this figure does not include
The calculator works with gross pay, before income tax and other deductions. It does not include overtime premiums, bonuses, commissions, tips, employer-paid benefits such as health insurance and retirement contributions, or paid time off. A salaried job with strong benefits can be worth more than an hourly job with a higher hourly rate.
When you compare offers, add the value of benefits where you can, and consider commuting time and flexibility as well.
Common salaries as hourly pay
At 40 hours a week and 52 paid weeks: $40,000 is $19.23 an hour, $50,000 is $24.04, $80,000 is $38.46 and $100,000 is $48.08.
The table below the calculator shows the same idea with monthly pay. Change the hours and weeks above to match your own schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert salary to hourly?
Divide the annual salary by the hours you work in a year, which is hours per week times paid weeks per year.
How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by hours per week and by paid weeks per year. For 40 hours and 52 weeks, multiply by 2,080.
Are these figures before tax?
Yes. They are gross amounts. Taxes and deductions reduce your take-home pay.
Does this include overtime?
No. Enter your normal weekly hours. Overtime is usually paid at a higher rate, so calculate it separately.
How many hours are in a work year?
A full-time year of 40 hours a week and 52 weeks has 2,080 hours. With unpaid holidays or time off, the number is lower.
Why does the monthly figure ignore the number of weeks?
Monthly pay is the annual amount divided by 12, which is how salaries are usually paid out.
This calculator gives estimates for information only. Actual figures from a bank, employer, tax authority or doctor may differ. It is not financial, tax, legal or medical advice.