Hourly to Salary Converter
Converting between an hourly wage and an annual salary helps you compare job offers, negotiate compensation, and plan your personal budget. Enter your hourly rate along with your typical working hours per week and weeks per year to instantly see your equivalent weekly, monthly, and annual earnings.
The reverse direction is just as useful: if you know your annual salary and want to understand what you earn each hour, simply switch to Salary → Hourly mode. This is especially valuable when evaluating consulting rates, freelance projects, or part-time opportunities against a salaried position.
How it works
Weekly = Hourly Rate × Hours per Week. Monthly = (Weekly × Weeks per Year) / 12. Annual = Hourly Rate × Hours per Week × Weeks per Year. Reverse: Hourly Rate = Annual Salary / (Hours per Week × Weeks per Year).
Use cases
- Comparing a salaried job offer to your current freelance hourly rate
- Calculating take-home pay when switching from full-time to part-time work
- Converting a contractor day rate into an equivalent annual salary
- Understanding the true hourly value of a given annual package during salary negotiations
- Budgeting monthly income based on variable working hours
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert my hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work per week, then by the weeks you work per year. For example, $25 per hour at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks equals $52,000 per year. Adjust the weeks-per-year value downward if you take unpaid time off.
How do I work out my hourly rate from an annual salary?
Divide your annual salary by your total working hours in a year, which is hours per week multiplied by weeks per year. A $60,000 salary at 40 hours a week over 52 weeks works out to about $28.85 per hour. This calculator handles the reverse conversion in Salary → Hourly mode.
How many working hours are in a year?
A standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week over 52 weeks totals 2,080 hours per year. If you subtract typical vacation and holidays, many people effectively work closer to 1,900–2,000 paid hours. Use the weeks-per-year field to match your real schedule.
Does this conversion include taxes and deductions?
No — the calculation converts gross pay between hourly and salaried figures and does not subtract income tax, social contributions, or other deductions. Your net take-home pay depends on your country's tax rules and personal situation. Use the results as a gross-pay comparison between offers.
How do I compare a freelance hourly rate to a salaried job?
Convert the freelance rate to an annual figure using realistic billable hours, which are usually fewer than a salaried schedule because of unpaid admin time and gaps between projects. Also remember that salaried roles often include benefits such as paid leave, insurance, or retirement contributions that a raw hourly comparison misses. Many freelancers therefore target a higher hourly rate than the salaried equivalent.