How to convert salary to hourly
The standard full-time work year is 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). To convert an annual salary to an hourly rate, divide the salary by 2,080. A quick shortcut: divide the salary by 2,000 — $60,000 a year is roughly $30 an hour (exactly $28.85).
To convert hourly to annual, multiply by 2,080: $25 an hour is $52,000 a year. Another shortcut is to double the hourly wage and add three zeros — $25 → $50,000 — which slightly underestimates.
Common conversions (40 hours a week)
| Hourly | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $600 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| $20 | $800 | $3,467 | $41,600 |
| $25 | $1,000 | $4,333 | $52,000 |
| $30 | $1,200 | $5,200 | $62,400 |
| $40 | $1,600 | $6,933 | $83,200 |
| $50 | $2,000 | $8,667 | $104,000 |
Salaried vs. hourly: what to compare
When comparing a salaried offer with an hourly job, look beyond the rate:
- Overtime. Under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Many salaried employees are exempt and earn no overtime. In Canada, overtime rules are set by each province (often after 40 or 44 hours).
- Paid time off. Salaried jobs often include paid vacation and holidays; hourly jobs may not. Enter unpaid weeks above to see the real annual income.
- Benefits. Health insurance, retirement matching and bonuses can be worth 20%–30% of base pay.
- Actual hours. If a salaried job routinely requires 50 hours a week, your effective hourly rate is lower — change "Hours per week" to see it.
From gross to take-home pay
These figures are gross (before tax). To see what you actually take home after federal, state or provincial taxes, use our U.S. paycheck calculator or the Canada income tax calculator.
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Sources & methodology
This calculator was last reviewed on November 1, 2026. Figures are based on the following official and primary sources:
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