Money & Finance
Salary to Hourly Calculator
Converting a salary into an hourly rate is useful for comparing a salaried role to hourly work, valuing your time for freelance or contract work, or understanding what a raise is worth per hour.
The formula
hourly rate = annual salary ÷ (hours per week × 52)
Worked example
A $52,000 salary at 40 hours per week:
hourly rate = 52,000 ÷ (40 × 52) = $25.00/hr
Frequently asked questions
How is hourly rate calculated from an annual salary?
This calculator divides your annual salary by 52 weeks, then divides that weekly figure by your weekly hours to get an hourly rate.
Does this account for unpaid time off or holidays?
No — this assumes you work all 52 weeks of the year. If you take significant unpaid time off, your effective hourly rate for hours actually worked would be slightly higher than this estimate.
Is this a gross or net hourly rate?
This is a gross (pre-tax) hourly rate, calculated directly from your gross annual salary. Actual take-home pay per hour would be lower after taxes and deductions.