How to Convert an Annual Salary to Hourly (Step by Step)
Converting an annual salary to an hourly wage takes three steps. The key is being honest about how many hours you actually work, because that single input drives the whole result.
Step 1 — Find your annual salary
Use your gross salary (before taxes). If you want your real take-home hourly rate, calculate net pay first and then divide that by your hours.
Step 2 — Work out your yearly hours
Multiply your weekly hours by the weeks you work. Full-time is usually 40 × 52 = 2,080 hours. If you take two unpaid weeks off, use 50 weeks (2,000 hours).
Step 3 — Divide
| Annual salary | Per month | Per week | Per hour (2,080) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $45,000 | $3,750 | $865 | $21.63 |
| $55,000 | $4,583 | $1,058 | $26.44 |
| $70,000 | $5,833 | $1,346 | $33.65 |
| $90,000 | $7,500 | $1,731 | $43.27 |
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Open the calculatorFrequently asked questions
Should I use gross or net salary to find my hourly rate?
Use gross salary for a standard hourly-rate comparison. Use net (after-tax) salary if you want to know your real take-home pay per hour.
How do I convert salary to hourly if I work part-time?
Use your actual weekly hours instead of 40. For example, a $40,000 salary at 25 hours a week over 52 weeks is about $30.77 per hour.