Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert annual salary to hourly rate or hourly pay to annual salary. Accounts for PTO, paid holidays, overtime, and custom work hours.
Salary to Hourly
Enter your annual salary to see the hourly equivalent
Salary Details
US average: 10 days
Paid weeks off per year
Your Hourly Breakdown
Effective Hourly Rate
$31.25/hr
Monthly Pay
$5,000.00
Bi-Weekly Pay
$2,307.69
Weekly Pay
$1,153.85
Daily Pay
$250.00
Work Hours per Year
1,920 hrs
Hourly Rate Comparison
Simple (52 weeks)
$28.85/hr
Salary ÷ (52 × 40)
Effective (adjusted)
$31.25/hr
Salary ÷ (48 weeks × 40)
The effective rate accounts for 10 paid holidays and 2 weeks PTO — you earn the same salary but work fewer hours, so your per-hour value is higher.
Salary ↔ Hourly Reference
| Annual Salary | Hourly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000.00 | $15.63/hr | $2,500.00 |
| $40,000.00 | $20.83/hr | $3,333.33 |
| $50,000.00 | $26.04/hr | $4,166.67 |
| $60,000.00 | $31.25/hr | $5,000.00 |
| $75,000.00 | $39.06/hr | $6,250.00 |
| $85,000.00 | $44.27/hr | $7,083.33 |
| $100,000.00 | $52.08/hr | $8,333.33 |
| $120,000.00 | $62.50/hr | $10,000.00 |
| $150,000.00 | $78.13/hr | $12,500.00 |
Based on 40 hours/week with 10 holidays and 2 weeks PTO. Your current rate is highlighted.
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How to Use the Salary to Hourly Calculator
This calculator converts between annual salary and hourly rate in both directions. Whether you have a salary offer and want to know the hourly equivalent, or you work hourly and want to know your annual earnings, this tool gives you the complete picture with daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly breakdowns.
Salary to Hourly mode: Enter your annual salary before taxes and your standard hours per week. The calculator shows two hourly rates — a simple rate (dividing evenly by 52 weeks) and an effective rate that accounts for your paid holidays and PTO. The effective rate reflects what you truly earn per hour of work, and is the number to use when comparing against hourly jobs or freelance opportunities.
Hourly to Salary mode: Enter your hourly rate, standard hours per week, and any regular overtime. The overtime section calculates your premium pay separately at your chosen multiplier (1.5x is standard time-and-a-half). The annual salary shown factors in all these components so you can see the true annual earning potential of your hourly position.
Adjusting for your situation: Change the paid holidays (US average is 10 days) and PTO weeks to match your employer's benefits. These adjustments matter more than most people realize — someone with 4 weeks PTO and 12 holidays effectively earns a higher hourly rate than someone with the same salary but only 1 week PTO and 6 holidays, because they work fewer hours for the same pay.
Reference table: The salary and hourly reference table at the bottom lets you quickly look up common salary levels and their hourly equivalents. Your current rate is highlighted. Use the share button to save and compare different scenarios — useful when evaluating multiple job offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert my annual salary to an hourly rate?
The simplest formula is: Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ (52 weeks × hours per week). For a $60,000 salary at 40 hours/week, that is $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85/hour. However, this does not account for paid holidays and PTO. If you get 10 holidays and 2 weeks PTO, you actually work about 48 weeks, making your effective hourly rate $60,000 ÷ 1,920 = $31.25/hour. This calculator handles both calculations automatically.
What is the difference between simple and effective hourly rate?
The simple hourly rate divides your salary by 52 weeks × your weekly hours — it assumes you work every week of the year. The effective hourly rate subtracts your paid holidays and PTO to show what you actually earn per hour worked. Since you receive the same salary for fewer work hours, your effective rate is always higher. The effective rate is more useful for comparing with hourly job offers or freelance rates.
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours). After accounting for the average 10 paid holidays (80 hours) and 2 weeks PTO (80 hours), the typical American actually works about 1,920 hours per year. Some industries and roles work significantly more or less — this calculator lets you adjust hours per week and time off to match your actual schedule.
How does overtime affect my annual salary?
Overtime is calculated as your hourly rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5x for time-and-a-half). If you earn $25/hour and work 10 hours of overtime per week at 1.5x, that is an extra $375/week or roughly $18,750/year. Switch to the 'Hourly to Salary' mode and enter your overtime hours to see the full impact on your annual earnings.
How many paid holidays does the average American get?
The average private-sector US worker receives 7-8 paid holidays per year. Common paid holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Federal employees and some companies offer 10-11 paid holidays. This calculator defaults to 10 days, which you can adjust to match your employer's policy.
Should I take a salary or hourly job?
Both have trade-offs. Salaried positions typically offer more predictable income, benefits (health insurance, retirement), and career advancement, but may require unpaid overtime. Hourly positions guarantee overtime pay for hours over 40/week, provide more schedule flexibility, but may have less stability and fewer benefits. Use this calculator to compare: enter the salary offer and see the hourly rate, then compare it against the hourly offer factoring in expected overtime and fewer paid benefits.