Salary to Hourly Converter
Convert any annual salary into an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly rate — and convert an hourly rate back into a yearly salary. Adjust hours per week and weeks per year.
What this converter does
The salary to hourly converter answers two questions freelancers ask constantly: 'what is this salary worth per hour?' and 'what salary does my hourly rate add up to?'. Switch direction with the toggle, adjust your hours and weeks, and see the figure broken down by hour, day, week, month and year.
How the conversion works
The maths is straightforward: hourly rate equals annual salary divided by total hours worked in a year, where total hours equals hours per week times weeks per year. A standard full-time year is 40 hours across 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours. Reduce the weeks to account for unpaid holidays and the hourly equivalent rises.
Why freelancers need this
When a client offers a 'salaried equivalent' or you are weighing a contract against a job offer, comparing like for like is essential. A salary includes paid leave, benefits and employer taxes that a freelance hourly rate must replace. Convert both to the same unit first, then judge whether the freelance rate truly comes out ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is about 2,080 hours — 40 hours a week across 52 weeks. Adjust the inputs for part-time or reduced schedules.
Does an hourly rate equal a salary?
Not exactly. A salary usually includes paid leave and benefits, so a freelancer should charge a higher hourly rate to match the same take-home.
Can I convert hourly back to salary?
Yes. Switch the toggle to 'Hourly → Salary' to see what your rate adds up to across a year.
Is it accurate for part-time work?
Yes. Lower the hours per week or weeks per year and every figure recalculates instantly.