Salary ⇄ Hourly Wage Converter
Convert an hourly rate into a full salary, or an annual salary into an hourly rate — both directions, live, with a weekly/biweekly/semimonthly/monthly paycheck breakdown and an optional overtime estimate.
Hourly Rate → Salary
Annual Salary → Hourly Rate
Paycheck Breakdown
How to Convert Salary and Hourly Pay
- To go from hourly to salary, enter your hourly rate, hours per week, and weeks per year in the top section.
- To go from salary to hourly, enter your annual salary, hours per week, and weeks per year in the bottom section.
- Adjust "Weeks per Year" below 52 if you take unpaid time off — 50 is a common choice for two unpaid weeks.
- Each section also shows a paycheck breakdown (weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly) computed from the annual figure.
- If you enter more than 40 hours a week in the top section, a time-and-a-half overtime estimate appears automatically for comparison.
- Results update live in both sections as you type — no button needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I use 50 weeks a year instead of 52?
52 weeks assumes you're paid for every week of the year, including vacation. Many people use 50 weeks instead to account for roughly two weeks of unpaid time off, which gives a more realistic hourly rate if your job doesn't offer paid vacation.
How is annual salary converted to an hourly rate?
Hourly rate = Annual Salary ÷ (Hours per Week × Weeks per Year). For example, a $52,000 salary at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks works out to $25.00 an hour.
Does this account for overtime pay?
The core figures assume every hour is paid at the same flat rate. However, if you enter more than 40 hours a week in the Hourly Rate → Salary section, a separate box also shows a standard time-and-a-half overtime estimate for comparison — treat it as a ballpark, since overtime rules vary by country, state, and job classification (exempt vs. non-exempt).
Does the salary figure include taxes or deductions?
No — all figures shown are gross pay, before any taxes, benefits, or other deductions are taken out.
Can I use this for part-time hours?
Yes — just enter your actual hours per week instead of 40, and the calculator will adjust the weekly, monthly, and annual figures accordingly.
What is the paycheck-frequency breakdown?
It divides your annual figure by the number of pay periods in each common schedule: Weekly (÷52), Biweekly (÷26), Semimonthly (÷24, since semimonthly means 24 paychecks a year — twice a month), and Monthly (÷12). It's the same annual amount, just shown as what would actually land in each paycheck.