Salary to Hourly Calculator
Enter an annual salary to see the equivalent hourly rate, or enter an hourly rate to see the equivalent annual salary. You can adjust the hours per week and working weeks per year to match your actual schedule — the defaults are 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.
This is useful when comparing a salaried position to a contract or hourly role, negotiating rates, or simply understanding what your time is worth on an hourly basis. The calculation is straightforward: Hourly Rate = Annual Salary / (Hours per Week x Weeks per Year).
The calculator also shows your equivalent daily, weekly, and monthly rates for a complete picture of your compensation at different time scales.
By The Paper Room Editorial Team — Calculator Tools
Frequently asked questions
What hours per week and weeks per year should I use?▼
The standard assumption is 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year (2,080 hours total). If you get paid time off, keep weeks at 52 since you are still being paid. If you are an hourly worker who does not get PTO, use the number of weeks you actually work.
Does this account for taxes?▼
No — this is a gross (pre-tax) conversion. The hourly rate shown is before any income tax, Social Security, Medicare, or other deductions. Your take-home rate will be lower depending on your tax bracket.
How do I compare a salaried job to a contract role?▼
Convert the salary to hourly, then remember that a salaried role typically includes benefits (health insurance, 401k match, PTO) worth 20-30% of the salary. A contract rate needs to be higher than the equivalent salary hourly rate to cover those costs yourself.