Converting your annual salary to an hourly rate is straightforward. The standard formula assumes a full-time work schedule in the United States: 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year, which totals 2,080 working hours annually.
Salary to Hourly:
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ (Hours per Week × Weeks per Year)Example: $50,000 ÷ 2,080 = $24.04 per hour
For instance, if you earn a salary of $50,000 per year and work the standard 40-hour week for all 52 weeks, your hourly rate would be $24.04. If you take unpaid time off, your effective hourly rate increases because you are earning the same salary over fewer working hours.
To convert in the other direction — from an hourly wage to annual salary — simply reverse the formula. Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work per year.
Hourly to Salary:
Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours per Week × Weeks per YearExample: $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000 per year
This hourly to salary calculator is especially useful when comparing job offers presented in different pay formats. An offer of $28 per hour may sound less impressive than "$55,000 per year," but when you run the numbers, the hourly offer actually works out to $58,240 annually — a significantly higher wage.
An annual salary calculator helps you see the complete picture of your earnings across every time period. Knowing your monthly, weekly, and daily pay helps with budgeting, comparing job offers, and planning your finances.
Understanding your salary breakdown empowers you to make smarter financial decisions. If you are evaluating a job offer, negotiating a raise, or simply trying to build a budget, knowing exactly how much you earn per hour, day, week, and month gives you clarity and confidence.
Keep in mind that this calculator shows gross pay — your earnings before taxes and deductions. Your actual take-home pay will be lower depending on your federal and state tax rates, Social Security and Medicare contributions, health insurance premiums, and retirement contributions.
A standard full-time work year in the United States is 2,080 hours (40 hours per week × 52 weeks).
Divide your annual salary by 2,080. For example, a $60,000 salary divided by 2,080 hours equals approximately $28.85 per hour.
At $20 per hour, working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, you would earn $41,600 per year before taxes.
An hourly wage of $30, with a standard 40-hour workweek and 52 working weeks, equals an annual salary of $62,400.
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Yes! Use the Estimated Tax Rate slider in the results panel to see your after-tax hourly and annual pay. Adjust the slider from 0% to 50% to match your estimated tax bracket. For precise net pay, consult a tax professional.