How to convert a salary to an hourly wage
The core formula is simple: divide your annual salary by the number of hours you work in a year. For a standard full-time job that is 2,080 hours — 40 hours a week times 52 weeks — so a $50,000 salary comes to $50,000 ÷ 2,080 = $24.04 an hour. Going the other way is just as easy: multiply your hourly rate by your weekly hours and then by 52.
The reason a calculator helps is that real schedules aren't always 40 and 52. If you work 37.5 hours, take unpaid leave, or only get paid for 50 weeks, your true hourly rate is higher than the quick "divide by 2,080" estimate suggests. The tool above lets you set your actual hours per week and weeks per year, then shows the same pay as an hourly, weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly and yearly figure all at once — which is exactly what you need when a job is advertised in one unit and you think in another.
Common salaries as an hourly wage
At 40 hours a week (2,080 hours a year), before tax:
| Yearly | Per hour | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $14.42 | $577 | $2,500 |
| $40,000 | $19.23 | $769 | $3,333 |
| $50,000 | $24.04 | $962 | $4,167 |
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $1,154 | $5,000 |
| $75,000 | $36.06 | $1,442 | $6,250 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $1,923 | $8,333 |
Why the "2,080 hours" number matters
2,080 is the figure most salary comparisons quietly assume, and it's worth knowing because it explains a lot of confusion about pay. When a recruiter says a role pays "around $25 an hour" and another says "$52,000 a year," they're describing almost the same money — $52,000 ÷ 2,080 is exactly $25. Once you can flip between the two in your head, advertised rates stop being a guessing game.
It also reveals the catch with hourly work: a salaried worker is paid the same whether the month has four weeks or five, but an hourly worker's monthly pay rises and falls with the number of shifts. That's why this tool reports a monthly figure as an average (annual ÷ 12) rather than pretending every month is identical.
Hourly to salary
To run it the other way, set the "Per" dropdown to Hour and type your hourly rate. The calculator multiplies by your weekly hours and 52 to give the yearly equivalent, then breaks that down across the other pay periods. So $22 an hour at 40 hours becomes $45,760 a year, $3,813 a month, or $1,760 every two weeks.
Gross vs take-home
One honest caveat: every figure here is gross — before income tax, Social Security, Medicare and any benefits come out. Your actual paycheck will be smaller, and exactly how much smaller depends on your state, filing status and deductions. Use these numbers to compare offers and understand rates; for the amount that lands in your bank account, a state paycheck calculator is the right next step.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert my salary to an hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by the hours you work in a year — 2,080 for a standard full-time job. A $50,000 salary is about $24.04 an hour.
What is $50,000 a year per hour?
At 40 hours a week, $50,000 a year is roughly $24.04 an hour before tax.
How many work hours are in a year?
2,080 for full-time — 40 hours a week times 52 weeks. Part-time or unpaid leave lowers that, so enter your real hours for an accurate rate.
How do I convert an hourly wage to a yearly salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by your weekly hours, then by 52. $20 an hour at 40 hours is $41,600 a year.
What is $20 an hour annually?
About $41,600 a year at 40 hours a week, or roughly $36,400 at 35 hours.
Does this calculator account for taxes?
No — it shows gross pay. Your take-home will be lower; use a state paycheck calculator for net figures.
What if I work part-time or non-standard hours?
Enter your actual hours per week and weeks per year, and the hourly rate will reflect your real schedule rather than the standard 40 × 52.
How do I work out my weekly pay from a salary?
Divide the annual salary by 52. A $52,000 salary is $1,000 a week before tax.
What is $15 an hour per year?
About $31,200 a year at 40 hours a week ($15 × 40 × 52).