Enter an annual salary or an hourly rate, plus hours per week. The calculator converts it to every common pay period. Add unpaid weeks off if you don’t get paid time off.
Salary to hourly calculator
Type a salary or an hourly rate. Every other pay period updates instantly.
Hourly equivalent
$0
Before taxes. Assumes paid holidays and vacation unless you enter unpaid weeks. For take-home pay, use the paycheck calculator.
The formula
Hourly rate = annual salary ÷ (hours per week × paid weeks per year)
At 40 hours a week and 52 paid weeks, a year is 2,080 hours. A quick rule of thumb: divide a salary by 2,000 for an approximate hourly rate, or multiply an hourly rate by 2,000 for an approximate salary.
Common conversions (40 hours/week, 52 weeks)
| Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 |
| $20 | $41,600 |
| $25 | $52,000 |
| $30 | $62,400 |
| $40 | $83,200 |
| $50 | $104,000 |
Comparing a salaried job with an hourly one
Salaried roles often include paid holidays and vacation; hourly roles may pay overtime. Compare total annual pay, then compare take-home pay with the paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many work hours are in a year?
2,080 at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
Is $25 an hour a good salary?
It’s $52,000 a year full time. Whether it’s enough depends on where you live and your household: check your state take-home pay.