Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert any annual salary to its equivalent hourly wage. Whether you're comparing job offers, negotiating pay, or simply curious about your hourly rate, this calculator provides accurate conversions based on your work schedule.
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How to Convert Salary to Hourly
The basic formula to convert an annual salary to an hourly wage is straightforward: divide your annual salary by the number of hours you work in a year. For a standard full-time position, this is typically 2,080 hours (40 hours per week × 52 weeks).
Formula: Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ 2,080
For example, if you earn $60,000 per year: $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85 per hour
However, this calculation assumes you work every single week of the year. If you receive paid vacation, holidays, or sick time, your effective hourly rate is actually higher because you're being paid for hours you don't work.
Why Convert Salary to Hourly?
Comparing Job Offers
When one job offers an hourly rate and another offers a salary, converting both to the same format makes comparison easier and more accurate.
Understanding Your Worth
Knowing your hourly rate helps you understand the true value of your time and can inform decisions about overtime, side projects, or freelance work.
Budgeting and Planning
Breaking down your salary to an hourly rate can make budgeting more tangible and help you make informed spending decisions.
Common Salary Conversions
See how popular US salaries convert to hourly wages:
Factors to Consider
- •Overtime eligibility: Salaried employees may not receive overtime pay, while hourly workers typically do
- •Benefits package: Health insurance, retirement matching, and other benefits add significant value beyond base pay
- •Work-life balance: A higher hourly rate means less if it requires significantly more hours
- •Job security: Salaried positions often come with more stability than hourly roles