Salary to hourly wage calculator
What is one hour of your work really worth? Convert a monthly or annual salary into an hourly wage — or go the other way — based on your weekly hours and the number of pay periods per year.
How the salary-to-hourly conversion works
Everything starts from the annual salary: if you enter a monthly figure, it is multiplied by the number of monthly payments per year (12 in most US jobs; 13 or 14 in countries where contracts include a 13th- or 14th-month bonus). The annual amount is then divided by the hours you work in a year — weekly hours × 52 weeks, so a standard 40-hour week means 2,080 hours. This is the standard method for comparing job offers: a position with fewer weekly hours or extra bonus payments can be worth more per hour than one with the same headline salary.
Gross vs. take-home pay: why they differ
Your paycheck shrinks between gross and net: income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare (or your country's payroll taxes and social contributions), plus any benefits deductions. Depending on your income and location, take-home pay is often 65–80% of gross. This converter applies the same math to whatever amount you enter — gross or net — and does not estimate taxes. It provides simplified estimates only and is not financial advice; for decisions about contracts or taxes, consult a payroll specialist or accountant.