Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert between annual salary and hourly wage. Enter any value to see all equivalent pay rates based on your work schedule.
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How to Use This Calculator
This bidirectional calculator lets you enter any one pay rate to see all equivalents. Simply enter your annual salary, hourly wage, or any other value, and the calculator will instantly show you what you earn across all time periods.
Adjust the hours per week, weeks per year, and PTO days to match your specific work situation for accurate results.
Common Work Schedules
- Full-time (standard): 40 hours/week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours/year
- Full-time (with PTO): 40 hours/week × 50 weeks = 2,000 hours/year (2 weeks off)
- Part-time (half): 20 hours/week × 52 weeks = 1,040 hours/year
- Part-time (3/4): 30 hours/week × 52 weeks = 1,560 hours/year
Frequently Asked Questions
Divide your annual salary by the total number of hours you work in a year. For a standard full-time job: Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ 2,080 hours. For example, $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85 per hour.
Standard full-time is typically 2,080 hours per year (40 hours/week × 52 weeks). However, accounting for holidays and PTO, many workers actually work around 1,960-2,000 hours annually.
No, this calculator shows gross (pre-tax) pay. To estimate your take-home pay after taxes, use our Take Home Pay Calculator.
Biweekly means every two weeks (26 paychecks per year). Semimonthly means twice a month (24 paychecks per year). Biweekly results in slightly smaller but more frequent paychecks, plus two "extra" paychecks per year.
About the Salary To Hourly Calculator
Converting between annual salary and hourly rate is essential for comparing job offers, evaluating contract rates, or pricing freelance work. This page covers the standard conversion plus the harder question: what hourly rate actually replaces your salaried benefits?
The Formula
Hourly = Annual ÷ (Hours/week × Weeks/year). Standard: 2,080 hours/year (40 hours × 52 weeks). With 2 weeks PTO unpaid: 2,000 hours.
Worked Example
$80,000 salary = $80,000 ÷ 2,080 = $38.46/hour straight. $52,000 salary = $25/hour. Reverse: $40/hour × 2,080 = $83,200 annual equivalent.
Salaried-to-contract: don't forget the multiplier
Replacing a $80,000 salary with $40/hour contract work undershoots by 30-40%. Salaried roles include PTO, healthcare, retirement match, FICA employer share, and unemployment insurance. The 'true' replacement hourly rate is 1.3-1.5× the simple conversion.
Billable vs available hours
Freelancers don't bill 40 hours/week. Realistic billable hours are 25-30/week after admin, marketing, and unpaid work. To net $80,000 freelance income at 27 billable hours/week: $80,000 ÷ (27 × 52) ≈ $57/hour minimum.
Overtime in hourly work
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5x for hours over 40/week (federal law). Some states have daily overtime thresholds. Salaried 'exempt' employees typically don't get OT regardless of hours worked.
Common Mistakes
- Quoting freelance rates at simple salary-to-hourly conversion. You'll lose money once benefits, taxes, and downtime are factored in.
- Comparing hourly job offers without accounting for benefit differences.
- Forgetting that 1099 contractors pay both halves of FICA (15.3%) vs employees who pay half.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I price freelance work?
Take desired annual income, divide by realistic billable hours (1,200-1,500/year), then multiply by 1.3-1.5× to cover benefits, taxes, and overhead.
Is salary or hourly better?
Hourly: predictable income, OT eligible, simpler. Salary: stability, often better benefits, no clock-watching. Depends on the role and personal preference.
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a licensed professional before making significant financial decisions.