Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert between annual salary and hourly wage. See what you make per hour, day, week, and month based on your work schedule.
Enter your income to see the breakdown.
How It Works
Our salary converter uses a simple formula: Annual Salary ÷ (Hours per Week × Weeks per Year) = Hourly Rate. For a standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year, that's 2,080 work hours annually.
If you take unpaid time off, adjust the weeks per year accordingly. For example, 50 weeks accounts for 2 weeks unpaid vacation. Part-time workers should enter their actual hours worked per week.
Note: This calculator shows gross (before-tax) figures. Your take-home pay will be less after federal, state, and local taxes, plus deductions for benefits like health insurance and retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). With paid holidays and vacation, actual work hours are typically 1,920-2,000. Some employers calculate using 2,087 hours (the average considering leap years).
Is salary or hourly pay better?
Salary offers predictable income, often better benefits, and typically no overtime pay. Hourly pays for every hour worked including overtime, but income varies. Salaried positions are common for professional and managerial roles; hourly is typical for shift work and entry-level positions.
What is a good hourly wage?
This varies greatly by location, industry, and experience. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour, but many states and cities set higher minimums. The median hourly wage in the US is approximately $22-23/hour. A "living wage" depends on your location and circumstances.
How do I account for overtime?
Non-exempt hourly workers earn 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40/week. If you regularly work overtime, calculate your effective rate by multiplying overtime hours by 1.5, adding to regular hours, then dividing total pay by total hours.
How do taxes affect my take-home pay?
Expect 20-35% of gross pay to go to taxes and deductions, depending on income level, location, and benefits. Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), state/local taxes, and benefit deductions all reduce your take-home pay.