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How to Convert Salary to Hourly Wage

Whether you are considering a new job offer, switching from a salaried role to a contract position, or just curious about your time's value, converting your salary to an hourly rate is a fundamental financial exercise.

The standard formula relies on the "2,080 Rule." A typical full-time year consists of 52 weeks. If you work 40 hours each week, that equals 2,080 billable hours per year.

The Golden Formula

Hourly Rate = Annual Salary / (Hours/Week × 52)

Quick Conversion Chart (40-Hour Week)

Annual SalaryHourly RateWeekly Pay (Gross)Monthly Pay (Gross)
$30,000$14.42$577$2,500
$40,000$19.23$769$3,333
$50,000$24.04$962$4,167
$60,000$28.85$1,154$5,000
$75,000$36.06$1,442$6,250
$100,000$48.08$1,923$8,333

Real Life Scenarios

Scenario 1: Negotiating a Contractor Rate

Situation: You earn $80,000 as a full-time employee with benefits. You want to switch to contracting. What should your hourly rate be?

Analysis: Simply converting $80,000 to hourly ($38.46) is a mistake. Contractors must pay their own self-employment tax (extra 7.65%), health insurance, and have no paid time off.

Tip: A general rule of thumb is to take your salaried hourly equivalent and multiply by 1.3x to 1.5x to cover these extra costs. So, you should ask for $50 - $58/hour.

Scenario 2: Comparing Two Job Offers

Situation: Job A offers $65,000/year (Salaried, 45 hours/week exp.). Job B offers $30/hour (Hourly, 40 hours/week + overtime).

Analysis:
Job A effective rate: $65,000 / (45 * 52) = $27.77/hour.
Job B rate: $30.00/hour.

Verdict: Job B pays more per hour of your life, plus you get paid extra if you work overtime. Job A dilutes your value by demanding unpaid overtime.

Common Mistakes When Calculating Hourly Rate

  • Ignoring Unpaid Overtime: If you are salaried and work 50 hours a week consistently, your "real" hourly rate is much lower than the paper calculation.
  • Forgetting Paid Time Off (PTO): If you get 4 weeks of paid vacation, you are actually only working 48 weeks for that salary. This technically makes your "working hourly rate" higher.
    $60,000 / (48 weeks * 40 hours) = $31.25/hour (vs $28.85 standard).
  • Not Factoring in Bonuses: If you get a guaranteed 10% annual bonus, add that to your base salary before converting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Divide your annual salary by the total number of hours you work in a year. For a standard 40-hour work week, that's 2,080 hours (40 hours * 52 weeks). Example: $50,000 / 2,080 = $24.04 per hour.
A standard full-time job (40 hours/week) has 2,080 work hours per year. This assumes 52 weeks of work with no unpaid time off. If you get 2 weeks of paid vacation, you are still paid for 2,080 hours. If your vacation is unpaid, you work 2,000 hours (50 weeks * 40 hours).
No, this calculator converts your gross salary to a gross hourly rate. To see your take-home pay after taxes, use our After-Tax Salary Calculator.
For salaried employees, leap years usually mean you work one extra day for the same annual pay, slightly lowering your effective hourly rate. For hourly employees, you simply get paid for the extra hours worked.
Many office jobs have a 37.5-hour work week (7.5 hours/day). In this case, your annual hours are 1,950 (37.5 * 52). To find your rate, divide your salary by 1,950 instead of 2,080.

Disclaimer

This calculator is for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax or legal advice. While we strive for accuracy, tax laws change frequently and individual circumstances vary. Please consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for your specific situation.

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