Quick answer: Divide annual salary by the hours you work in a year: hours per week × weeks per year. A full-time year is 40 × 52 = 2,080 hours, so a $62,400 salary is $30.00 an hour. Fewer paid weeks raise the effective hourly rate.
How the salary to hourly calculator works
hourly rate = annual salary ÷ (hours per week × paid weeks)Full time: 40 × 52 = 2,080 hours a year- Daily rate = hourly rate × (hours per week ÷ days per week)
- Weekly rate = annual salary ÷ paid weeks
- Monthly rate = annual salary ÷ 12
If you take unpaid time off, lower the paid weeks. 50 weeks accounts for two unpaid weeks and spreads the same salary over fewer hours, so the hourly figure rises slightly.
Worked example: $62,400 a year, full time
$62,400, 40 hours a week, 5 days, 52 paid weeks
- Annual hours: 40 × 52 = 2,080
- Hourly: $62,400 ÷ 2,080 = $30.00
- Daily: $30.00 × 8 = $240.00
- Weekly: $62,400 ÷ 52 = $1,200.00
- Monthly: $62,400 ÷ 12 = $5,200.00
Result: $30.00 an hour
The same salary with two unpaid weeks
- Annual hours: 40 × 50 = 2,000
- Hourly: $62,400 ÷ 2,000 = $31.20
Result: $31.20 an hour
Common salary to hourly conversions
Based on a 40-hour week and 52 paid weeks (2,080 hours).
| Annual salary | Hourly | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $16.83 | $673.08 | $2,916.67 |
| $45,000 | $21.63 | $865.38 | $3,750.00 |
| $55,000 | $26.44 | $1,057.69 | $4,583.33 |
| $62,400 | $30.00 | $1,200.00 | $5,200.00 |
| $75,000 | $36.06 | $1,442.31 | $6,250.00 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $1,923.08 | $8,333.33 |
Who uses a salary to hourly calculator
- Job seekers comparing a salaried offer with an hourly one.
- Freelancers and contractors pricing a rate against a salaried role.
- HR and payroll staff converting between pay structures.
- Employees estimating overtime, which is based on the hourly-equivalent rate.
Not included: Taxes, benefits, bonuses and the value of paid time off. This converts gross salary to a gross hourly figure only. For take-home pay use the payroll calculator, and for overtime use the hours worked calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert salary to hourly?
Divide annual salary by the hours you are paid for in a year: hours per week × paid weeks per year. A standard full-time year is 40 × 52 = 2,080 hours.
What is $62,400 a year per hour?
$30.00 an hour, based on 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours).
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours: 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
Does this calculator account for unpaid time off?
Yes. Lower the paid weeks per year. 50 weeks instead of 52 spreads the salary over 2,000 hours instead of 2,080, which raises the effective hourly rate.
What is the difference between 2,080 and 2,000 hours?
2,080 hours assumes every week of the year is paid. 2,000 hours assumes two unpaid weeks and is often used as a quick rule of thumb.
How do I convert an hourly rate back to a salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by annual hours. $30.00 × 2,080 = $62,400 a year. Switch the calculator to hourly to salary to do this.
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Accuracy note: This converts gross pay using the schedule you enter. It is for general information, not financial or tax advice. Confirm figures with your employer’s payroll team.
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