Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert an annual salary to hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay β or back.
β updated June 2026
Gross (before tax) figures. Set working weeks below 52 to account for unpaid leave.
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Convert between annual salary and hourly rate in either direction. Enter your hours per week and working weeks per year (use fewer than 52 to account for unpaid leave) and see your pay broken down as hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and annual β useful for comparing a salaried offer against contract or hourly work.
How to use the Salary to Hourly Calculator
- Choose whether you know your annual salary or your hourly rate.
- Enter the amount, your hours per week, and working weeks per year.
- Read the equivalent hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and annual pay.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert salary to an hourly rate?
Divide the annual salary by your total working hours: hours per week Γ weeks per year. At 40 hours and 52 weeks, $50,000 Γ· 2,080 β $24.04 per hour.
Why use fewer than 52 weeks?
If your time off is unpaid (common for contractors), you only earn during working weeks β using 48 weeks instead of 52 shows the higher hourly rate you actually need to match a salary.
Are these figures before or after tax?
Before tax (gross). Take-home pay depends on your country's income tax and social contributions.