How It Works
This calculator divides your annual salary by the total number of hours you work in a year (hours per week times weeks per year) to find an equivalent hourly rate — useful for comparing a salaried offer to hourly pay, or estimating the value of your time.
Formula
- Annual salary — Gross yearly pay
- Hours/week — Typical hours worked per week
- Weeks/year — Number of paid weeks worked per year
Example
Example inputs: Annual salary $65,000, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.
Result: Total hours worked per year: 2,080. Equivalent hourly rate: $31.25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter for a salaried job?
Salaried positions don't pay by the hour, but breaking the salary down this way can help you compare offers, value your time, or estimate what unpaid overtime is actually costing you.
Should I use 52 weeks or fewer?
Use 52 if you want the rate based on a full year. If you want to account for unpaid time off, use a lower number — that spreads the same salary over fewer working weeks, raising the calculated hourly rate.
Is this the inverse of the Salary Calculator?
Yes — the Salary Calculator converts an hourly wage up to weekly/monthly/annual pay; this one converts an annual salary back down to an hourly rate.
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice.