Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert your annual salary to an hourly wage instantly. This calculator shows your effective hourly rate by adjusting for hours worked per week, weeks per year, paid holidays, and unpaid time off. See exactly how much your time is worth.
Salary Details
Gross yearly pay before taxes.
Standard is 40 hours/week.
2080 hours/year assumes 40 × 52.
Hourly Wage
Paycheck Breakdown
Effective Hourly Rate
If you account for paid holidays and unpaid time off, your earnings per actual hour worked changes.
Key Insights
- A $60,000 salary equals approximately $29 per hour (standard 40-hour week).
- You work approximately 2000 hours per year after accounting for time off and holidays.
- Because of paid time off, you are effectively earning $30 for every hour you actually work.
Next step
See your actual take-home pay with taxes and deductions.
How It Works
Converting your annual salary to an hourly wage is a simple but important calculation for understanding your true earnings. Whether you are negotiating a new job offer, considering a switch from salary to hourly, or just curious about your time's value, knowing your hourly rate provides clarity.
The standard formula used by most employers and financial institutions in the United States is:
Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / (Hours per Week × Weeks per Year)
For a typical full-time employee working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks a year, the divisor is 2,080 hours.
Example: If you earn $52,000 per year:
$52,000 / 2,080 hours = $25.00 per hour.
Standard Salary to Hourly Conversion Chart
| Annual Salary | Hourly Rate (40 hrs/wk) | Weekly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $14.42 | $577 |
| $40,000 | $19.23 | $769 |
| $50,000 | $24.04 | $962 |
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $1,154 |
| $75,000 | $36.06 | $1,442 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $1,923 |
Factors That Affect Your Real Hourly Rate
While the standard calculation divides by 2,080 hours, your effective hourly rate—how much you earn for every hour you actually work—can be quite different.
1. Paid Holidays and Vacation
If you are a salaried employee, you typically get paid holidays (like Thanksgiving or Christmas) and Paid Time Off (PTO). Even though you aren't working those days, you are still getting paid. This means you work fewer than 2,080 hours for the same salary, effectively increasing your hourly rate for actual work done.
2. Unpaid Time Off
If you take unpaid leave, your total annual income drops. If you are an hourly worker, you simply don't get paid. If you are salaried, your paycheck may be prorated. In this case, your total annual income decreases, but your hourly rate for the time worked remains the same.
3. Overtime and Extra Hours
Salaried employees often work more than 40 hours a week without extra pay. If you earn $60,000 but work 50 hours a week, your real hourly wage drops significantly:
- Standard: $60,000 / 2,080 hours = $28.85/hr
- Actual (50 hrs/wk): $60,000 / 2,600 hours = $23.08/hr
Salary vs. Hourly: Which is Better?
Choosing between a salaried position and an hourly one involves trade-offs.
Pros of Salary
- Consistent paycheck amount every cycle.
- Access to benefits like health insurance and 401k.
- Paid time off and holidays are usually included.
- Higher perceived job security.
Pros of Hourly
- Paid for every hour you work.
- Eligible for overtime pay (1.5x) over 40 hours.
- More flexibility in scheduling (often).
- Less likely to be expected to work unpaid overtime.