Salary to hourly calculator
See what your annual salary works out to per hour, including your real rate if you work more than 40 hours a week.
Common salaries as hourly rates
| Annual salary | Hourly (40 hrs/wk) | Hourly (45 hrs/wk) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $19.23 | $17.09 |
| $50,000 | $24.04 | $21.37 |
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $25.64 |
| $70,000 | $33.65 | $29.91 |
| $80,000 | $38.46 | $34.19 |
| $90,000 | $43.27 | $38.46 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $42.74 |
| $120,000 | $57.69 | $51.28 |
Comparing a salary offer to an hourly offer
Two things change the math beyond the simple division. First, hourly (non-exempt) roles must pay overtime (time-and-a-half past 40 hours under federal law) while salaried roles usually don't. Second, benefits like health insurance, retirement matching, and paid leave are often richer in salaried positions and can be worth 20–30% of the cash pay. Convert both offers to an expected annual figure, then run each through your state paycheck calculator to compare take-home pay.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a salary to an hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by the number of hours you work per year. Full-time is typically 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), so $65,000 ÷ 2,080 ≈ $31.25 per hour.
How much is $60,000 a year per hour?
$60,000 per year is about $28.85 per hour at 40 hours per week. If you actually average 45 hours a week, your true rate drops to about $25.64, which is worth knowing when comparing against hourly offers that pay overtime.
Why does my real hourly rate matter as a salaried employee?
Salaried (exempt) employees usually are not paid extra for overtime. Dividing your salary by the hours you actually work reveals your effective rate, which is the honest way to compare a salaried offer against an hourly one that pays time-and-a-half past 40 hours.