Quick answer: To convert an annual salary to an hourly rate, divide the salary by the hours worked in a year. For a 40-hour week that is 52 × 40 = 2,080 hours, so a $60,000 salary is $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85 per hour. To go the other way, multiply the hourly rate by 2,080: $25 per hour is $52,000 a year.
The salary to hourly formula
hourly rate = annual salary ÷ (hours per week × 52)At 40 hours per week, divide by 2,080. At 37.5 hours, divide by 1,950.The 2,080 figure assumes paid vacation and holidays are part of the salary, which is how most employers and payroll systems treat it. If you want the rate for hours you actually work, subtract unpaid weeks from the 52.
Salary to hourly conversion table
Based on 2,080 paid hours a year. Biweekly is 26 paychecks, monthly is 12.
| Annual salary | Hourly | Weekly | Biweekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $14.42 | $576.92 | $1,153.85 | $2,500.00 |
| $35,000 | $16.83 | $673.08 | $1,346.15 | $2,916.67 |
| $40,000 | $19.23 | $769.23 | $1,538.46 | $3,333.33 |
| $45,000 | $21.63 | $865.38 | $1,730.77 | $3,750.00 |
| $50,000 | $24.04 | $961.54 | $1,923.08 | $4,166.67 |
| $55,000 | $26.44 | $1,057.69 | $2,115.38 | $4,583.33 |
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $1,153.85 | $2,307.69 | $5,000.00 |
| $65,000 | $31.25 | $1,250.00 | $2,500.00 | $5,416.67 |
| $70,000 | $33.65 | $1,346.15 | $2,692.31 | $5,833.33 |
| $75,000 | $36.06 | $1,442.31 | $2,884.62 | $6,250.00 |
| $80,000 | $38.46 | $1,538.46 | $3,076.92 | $6,666.67 |
| $90,000 | $43.27 | $1,730.77 | $3,461.54 | $7,500.00 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $1,923.08 | $3,846.15 | $8,333.33 |
| $120,000 | $57.69 | $2,307.69 | $4,615.38 | $10,000.00 |
| $150,000 | $72.12 | $2,884.62 | $5,769.23 | $12,500.00 |
Hourly to annual salary table
| Hourly rate | Annual (2,080 h) | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $2,600.00 |
| $17.00 | $35,360 | $2,946.67 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $3,120.00 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $3,466.67 |
| $22.00 | $45,760 | $3,813.33 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $4,333.33 |
| $28.00 | $58,240 | $4,853.33 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $5,200.00 |
| $35.00 | $72,800 | $6,066.67 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $6,933.33 |
| $45.00 | $93,600 | $7,800.00 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $8,666.67 |
Why 2,080 hours, and when to use 2,088
A year has 52 weeks and 1 or 2 extra days. 52 weeks × 40 hours = 2,080 hours, the standard used across US payroll. In a year with 261 weekdays, such as 2026, a strictly daily count gives 261 × 8 = 2,088 hours, and in a leap year that starts on a Monday to Thursday there are 262 weekdays, or 2,096 hours. Employers who pay salaried staff in equal installments use 2,080, so the hourly figure changes by less than half a percent either way.
Your real hourly rate if you work longer weeks
Salaried exempt employees are not paid overtime, so extra hours lower the effective hourly rate. Divide by the hours you actually work.
| Salary | 40 h/week | 45 h/week | 50 h/week | 55 h/week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $25.64 | $23.08 | $20.98 |
| $80,000 | $38.46 | $34.19 | $30.77 | $27.97 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $42.74 | $38.46 | $34.97 |
Comparing a salaried offer with an hourly one
- Offer A: $62,000 salary, typically 48 hours a week.
- Effective rate: $62,000 ÷ (48 × 52) = $62,000 ÷ 2,496 = $24.84 per hour.
- Offer B: $27.00 per hour for 40 hours, with overtime at $40.50.
- Offer B pays $27.00 × 2,080 = $56,160 before any overtime, but $27.00 per hour for every hour worked.
Result: Offer B pays more per hour worked
Exempt or nonexempt: why it matters
Being paid a salary does not automatically remove the right to overtime. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, an employee is exempt only if they pass the duties test for an executive, administrative or professional role and earn at least $684 per week ($35,568 a year), the salary level the Department of Labor enforces after a federal court vacated the 2024 increase. Several states, including California, New York and Washington, set higher thresholds.
A salaried nonexempt employee is owed overtime. Their regular rate is the weekly salary divided by the hours the salary is meant to cover (29 CFR 778.113). A $1,000 weekly salary for 40 hours is $25.00 per hour, so each overtime hour is paid at $37.50. See the overtime pay guide for the full method.
Other conversions people need
- Monthly salary to hourly: monthly salary × 12 ÷ 2,080. $5,000 a month is $28.85 per hour.
- Biweekly pay to hourly: biweekly pay ÷ 80. $2,400 every two weeks is $30.00 per hour.
- Daily rate: annual salary ÷ 260 working days. $65,000 is $250.00 per day.
- Part-time salary: use the actual weekly hours. $30,000 for 25 hours a week is $30,000 ÷ 1,300 = $23.08 per hour.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert my salary to an hourly wage?
Divide your annual salary by 2,080 for a 40-hour week. $50,000 ÷ 2,080 = $24.04 per hour.
How much is $60,000 a year per hour?
$28.85 per hour at 40 hours a week, $26.22 at 44 hours and $23.08 at 50 hours.
How many working hours are in a year?
2,080 for a standard 40-hour week (52 × 40). Counting actual weekdays, 2026 has 261, or 2,088 hours at 8 hours a day.
How much is $25 an hour annually?
$52,000 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $4,333.33 a month.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Only if they are nonexempt. An employee must meet a duties test and earn at least $684 a week under current federal enforcement to be exempt; some states set higher limits.
Should I use 2,080 or 1,950 hours?
Use your real weekly hours times 52. 2,080 fits a 40-hour week and 1,950 fits a 37.5-hour week.
Keep going
Figures are gross pay before tax and use standard payroll conventions. Exemption status depends on job duties and state law, so confirm with your employer or state labor department.
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