Convert an annual salary into an hourly rate (or the reverse) so you can compare job offers and budget more accurately.
Annual Salary
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Hourly Rate
$0.00
How to Use the Hourly Wage Calculator
This tool quickly converts between annual salary and hourly wage so you can compare different job offers on the same basis or understand your true hourly earnings.
1
Choose the directionSelect “Salary → Hourly” or “Hourly → Salary”.
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Enter the main amountType your annual salary or your hourly rate.
3
Adjust hours and weeks (optional)Default is 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. Change these if you work part-time or have unpaid time off.
4
Get your resultSee the converted rate plus weekly and monthly equivalents.
Why Convert Salary to Hourly?
Compare job offersA $70,000 salary and a $35/hour job look different until you put them on the same scale.
Budget more accuratelyKnowing your true hourly rate helps when deciding on side work, overtime, or expenses.
Understand part-time offersMany part-time or contract roles list only an hourly rate — convert it to see the annual equivalent.
Negotiate betterBeing able to talk in both salary and hourly terms makes negotiations clearer.
Standard Assumptions
The calculator uses these common defaults (you can change them):
Default Values
• 40 hours per week (full-time)
• 52 weeks per year (no unpaid time off)
• Results are before taxes and deductions
If you receive paid time off, the effective hourly rate is actually higher because you are paid for weeks you don’t work. This calculator shows the base conversion.
Hourly Wage Calculator FAQ
How do you convert annual salary to hourly?
Divide the annual salary by the total hours worked in a year (hours per week × weeks per year). Example: $62,400 ÷ (40 × 52) = $30 per hour.
Is 2,080 hours the standard full-time year?
Yes. 40 hours × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours. This is the most common figure used in salary-to-hourly conversions.
Should I use 52 weeks or fewer?
Use 52 if you want the base rate. If you want to account for unpaid time off, reduce the weeks (for example 50 weeks).
Does this include overtime or bonuses?
No. This calculator converts base salary or base hourly rate only. Overtime, bonuses, and benefits are not included.
Can I use this for part-time jobs?
Yes. Just change the “Hours per Week” field to match your actual schedule (for example 20 or 25 hours).