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Salary to Hourly Calculator

Convert between annual salary, monthly salary, and hourly wage. Compare pay across different pay periods and work schedules.

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Salary Conversion Formulas

Converting between pay periods is straightforward once you know your work hours.

Standard Conversions (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks/year)

  • Annual to Hourly: Annual ÷ 2,080
  • Hourly to Annual: Hourly × 2,080
  • Monthly to Annual: Monthly × 12
  • Bi-weekly to Annual: Bi-weekly × 26
  • Weekly to Annual: Weekly × 52

Example

A $60,000 annual salary equals:

  • Hourly: $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85/hour
  • Monthly: $60,000 ÷ 12 = $5,000/month
  • Bi-weekly: $60,000 ÷ 26 = $2,307.69
  • Weekly: $60,000 ÷ 52 = $1,153.85

Considerations

Salary vs. Hourly Employment

SalaryHourly
Consistent paycheckPaid for exact hours worked
Often exempt from overtimeUsually eligible for overtime
Benefits often includedBenefits may vary
May work extra unpaid hoursAll hours compensated

What This Doesn't Include

  • Taxes: Federal, state, and local income taxes
  • Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), PTO value
  • Overtime: Time-and-a-half or double-time pay
  • Bonuses: Annual bonuses, commissions, profit sharing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert salary to hourly?

Divide annual salary by total work hours per year. For a 40-hour week, 52 weeks: hourly = annual ÷ 2,080.

How do I convert hourly to salary?

Multiply hourly rate by hours per week, then by weeks per year. For 40 hours, 52 weeks: annual = hourly × 2,080.

Does this include taxes?

No, this calculator shows gross pay (before taxes). Net pay (take-home) is typically 20-35% less depending on tax bracket and deductions.

What about overtime?

This calculator assumes regular hours only. Overtime (1.5× or 2× pay) would increase actual earnings above these figures.

How many work hours in a year?

Standard is 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). With 2 weeks vacation, it's 2,000 hours. Part-time varies.