Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert between annual salary and hourly rate. See all pay periods: hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly. Includes overtime rate.
Advanced — No overtime
How Salary Conversion Works
Hourly rate = Annual salary ÷ (working weeks × hours/week). A standard full-time worker works 2,080 hours/year (52 weeks × 40 hrs). Subtract paid time off weeks to get actual working hours.
Pay period breakdown: Bi-weekly = 26 paychecks/year. Semi-monthly = 24 paychecks/year (1st and 15th). Monthly = 12. Daily is typically annual ÷ (working weeks × 5 days).
Overtime (US law): hours above 40/week are paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate. This calculator shows the effective overtime rate for budgeting.
Tips & Best Practices
Use Ctrl+Enter to calculate without clicking. Use Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the result. Press Esc to clear. Remember that PTO weeks reduce your working hours but not your salary — the hourly rate increases with more time off. Bi-weekly (26 paychecks) and semi-monthly (24 paychecks) differ: semi-monthly gives smaller but more predictable checks. The overtime section adds to annual totals — useful for budgeting take-home pay with regular overtime.
Common Conversions
$50,000/yr = $25/hr | $75,000/yr = $37.50/hr | $100,000/yr = $50/hr | $150,000/yr = $75/hr | $200,000/yr = $100/hr (all at 40 hrs/week, 50 working weeks)
When to Use This Tool
Use when comparing job offers (salary vs hourly), planning freelance rates, budgeting with overtime, or understanding your effective pay per hour after PTO. Pair with the Percentage Calculator for raise comparisons, or the Loan Calculator for affordability planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert annual salary to hourly?
Divide annual salary by total working hours per year. Standard: $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85/hr at 40 hrs/week and 52 weeks.
What is the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly?
Bi-weekly = paid every 2 weeks = 26 paychecks/year. Semi-monthly = paid twice/month (e.g., 1st and 15th) = 24 paychecks/year.
How is overtime calculated?
In the US, overtime is 1.5× your regular hourly rate for hours above 40/week. This calculator shows the overtime rate so you can plan accordingly.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes. Runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.