Salary to Hourly Calculator

Convert your pay between hourly, weekly, monthly, and yearly.

Earnings

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Paycheck Breakdown

Annual Salary $50,000
Monthly Pay $4,166
Bi-Weekly (26/yr) $1,923
Weekly Pay $961
Daily Pay $192
Hourly Rate $24.04

Calculating Your True Earnings

Converting between salary and hourly wages helps you understand the true value of a job offer. While a salary offers stability, an hourly wage offers overtime potential. Understanding the math behind your paycheck is crucial for negotiation and financial planning.

The 2080 Rule

A standard full-time job is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
40 hours * 52 weeks = 2,080 hours per year.

To estimate your hourly rate from a salary quickly, simply divide the annual salary by 2,000 (drop the last three zeros and divide by 2). For example, $50k becomes 50 / 2 = $25/hr. This is a rough mental math shortcut that slightly overestimates the hourly rate but is easy to remember.

Unpaid Time Off & Real Earnings

Hourly workers don't get paid holidays or sick days by default in many contracts. If you take 2 weeks off unpaid for vacation or illness, your "52 week" year effectively becomes a "50 week" year.

This reduces your total income significantly compared to a salaried employee who gets Paid Time Off (PTO). When comparing job offers, always factor in the value of PTO and benefits.

Gross Pay vs. Net Pay

This calculator displays your Gross Pay, which is the total amount of money you earn before any deductions. Your actual "take-home" pay, or Net Pay, will be lower.

Salary FAQ

How many work hours in a year?

A standard work year (40 hours/week) is 2,080 hours. (40 hours x 52 weeks).

How to convert salary to hourly?

Divide your annual salary by 2,080. Example: $50,000 / 2,080 = $24.04 per hour.

How to convert hourly to salary?

Multiply your hourly wage by 2,080. Example: $25/hr * 2,080 = $52,000 per year.

What is bi-weekly pay?

Bi-weekly pay means you receive a paycheck every two weeks, resulting in 26 paychecks per year.

What is semi-monthly pay?

Semi-monthly pay means you are paid twice a month (e.g., 1st and 15th), resulting in 24 paychecks per year.

Is salary better than hourly?

Salary offers consistent pay but often no overtime. Hourly offers overtime pay (1.5x) but income can fluctuate if hours are cut.

How much is $50k a year per hour?

$50,000 a year is approximately $24.04 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.

How much is $100k a year per hour?

$100,000 a year is approximately $48.08 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.

How many weeks in a work year?

There are 52 weeks in a year. Some calculations use 50 weeks to account for 2 weeks of unpaid vacation.

How to calculate monthly income?

Divide your annual salary by 12. Example: $60,000 / 12 = $5,000 per month.

What is gross pay?

Gross pay is your total earnings before taxes and deductions are taken out.

What is net pay?

Net pay is your 'take-home' pay after taxes, insurance, and other deductions.

How much is $15 an hour annually?

$15 an hour is $31,200 per year (full-time, 40 hours/week).

How much is $20 an hour annually?

$20 an hour is $41,600 per year (full-time).

How much is $30 an hour annually?

$30 an hour is $62,400 per year (full-time).

Does this include taxes?

No. This calculator estimates Gross Pay. Taxes vary significantly by location and personal situation.

How to calculate weekly pay?

Divide annual salary by 52, or multiply hourly wage by hours worked per week.

What is a 40 hour work week?

It is the standard full-time schedule in the US, typically 8 hours a day for 5 days.

How to calculate daily pay?

Divide weekly pay by 5 (standard) or multiply hourly wage by daily hours (e.g., 8).

Is 35 hours full time?

Employers define full-time differently, but the IRS often considers 30+ hours/week as full-time for benefits.

What is time and a half?

Overtime pay rate, usually 1.5 times the standard hourly wage for hours worked over 40.

How to calculate overtime?

Multiply hourly rate by 1.5. Example: $20/hr becomes $30/hr for overtime.

What is $40k a year hourly?

$40,000 is approx $19.23 per hour.

What is $60k a year hourly?

$60,000 is approx $28.85 per hour.

What is $80k a year hourly?

$80,000 is approx $38.46 per hour.

Does leap year affect salary?

Salaried employees usually get paid the same regardless of the extra day. Hourly workers earn more if they work that day.

How many work days in a year?

Typically about 260 work days (5 days x 52 weeks).

What is unadjusted salary?

Salary before accounting for unpaid leave or holidays.

How much is minimum wage annually?

Federal minimum wage ($7.25) is $15,080/year. State minimums vary.

Can I save calculation?

N28 does not save personal financial data for privacy reasons.

Is 2080 hours accurate?

It is the standard payroll estimate. Actual hours may vary due to holidays and PTO.

Calculate annual from monthly?

Multiply monthly income by 12.

What is FTE?

Full-Time Equivalent. 1.0 FTE is 40 hours. 0.5 FTE is 20 hours.

How much is $25 an hour?

$52,000 per year.

How much is $35 an hour?

$72,800 per year.

How much is $45 an hour?

$93,600 per year.

Difference between wage and salary?

Wage is paid per hour. Salary is a fixed amount per year.

How to negotiate salary?

Know your market value, use a salary calculator to show hourly worth, and highlight achievements.

What is pro-rated salary?

Salary adjusted for a partial year of work or part-time hours.

Does this work for UK/Canada?

Yes, the math (Hours x Rate) works for any currency.