Hourly vs Salary Comparison Calculator
Convert between hourly wage and annual salary.
Compare job offers, calculate true hourly rate from salary, and factor in overtime.
When comparing job offers or negotiating pay, it’s essential to convert between hourly and salary figures so you’re comparing apples to apples. A $60,000 salary sounds great, but if you’re working 55 hours per week, the true hourly rate may be less than what you expected.
Standard Conversion Formula
Annual Salary → Hourly Rate: Hourly rate = Annual salary ÷ (Hours per week × 52 weeks)
Hourly Rate → Annual Salary: Annual salary = Hourly rate × Hours per week × 52
Common Reference Points (US, 2025)
| Annual Salary | Hourly Rate (40 hrs/week) |
|---|---|
| $30,000 | $14.42/hr |
| $40,000 | $19.23/hr |
| $50,000 | $24.04/hr |
| $60,000 | $28.85/hr |
| $75,000 | $36.06/hr |
| $100,000 | $48.08/hr |
| $150,000 | $72.12/hr |
The Quick Estimate Rule
There’s a useful shortcut for 40-hour weeks: divide annual salary by 2,000 to get the approximate hourly rate. So $50,000 ÷ 2,000 = $25/hour. (A standard work year has 52 weeks × 40 hours = 2,080 hours, making this an approximation.)
Salaried vs Hourly: Key Differences
| Factor | Salaried | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime pay | Usually not paid | Time-and-a-half (1.5×) over 40 hrs |
| Pay predictability | Fixed each pay period | Varies with hours |
| Benefits | Often included | Sometimes, depends on employer |
| Job security | Often greater | Can fluctuate with demand |
True Cost of Overtime Without Pay
If you’re salaried and regularly work 50 hours per week, your effective hourly rate is 20% lower than it appears. This calculator shows your true hourly rate based on actual hours worked, giving you a clearer picture of your compensation.
Biweekly and Weekly Pay
- Weekly pay = Annual salary ÷ 52
- Biweekly pay = Annual salary ÷ 26
- Semi-monthly pay = Annual salary ÷ 24
- Monthly pay = Annual salary ÷ 12