Hourly Wage Calculator

Convert annual salary to hourly rate and vice versa with all pay period breakdowns.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated April 2026 · Source: IRS — Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide

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Use the Hourly Wage Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

How It Works

Translating a yearly salary into an hourly figure (or working backward from an hourly rate) makes it far easier to budget, weigh competing job offers, and hold your ground in a pay negotiation. The math becomes especially relevant given that the average full-time workweek is projected to stay near 37.5 hours in 2026. To round out the picture, the tool also splits your pay into weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly amounts.

All of the conversions hinge on a standard 2080 working hours per year, the figure you get from 40 hours a week across 52 weeks. Dividing an annual salary by 2080 yields the hourly rate; multiplying an hourly rate by 2080 returns the annual equivalent.

Because these numbers assume a fixed workweek, they leave out overtime, unpaid leave, and the swings in hours that hourly workers often see. Benefits matter too, and leaving them out of the comparison can understate what a job is really worth. For the cleanest side-by-side, work from gross pay before taxes and deductions.

Example: Sarah's New Job Offer

  1. 1 Sarah is offered a new position with an annual salary of $65,000 in 2026. She wants to know her equivalent hourly rate and bi-weekly pay.
  2. 2 To find her hourly rate, we divide $65,000 by 2080 working hours: $65,000 / 2080 = $31.25 per hour. For her bi-weekly pay, we divide her annual salary by 26 (since there are 26 bi-weekly periods in a year): $65,000 / 26 = $2,500.
  3. 3 Sarah's hourly rate for her new job is $31.25, and her bi-weekly gross pay will be $2,500.
  4. 4 This breakdown helps Sarah understand her immediate earning potential per hour and how much she can expect in each paycheck, allowing her to better budget and compare this offer to other opportunities she is considering.

Source: IRS — Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide · Last updated: April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert my salary to an hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by 2,080 (52 weeks times 40 hours). A $60,000 salary equals $28.85 per hour. For a more accurate calculation, subtract paid time off and holidays from total work hours.
How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 for a standard full-time schedule. A $25/hour rate equals $52,000 per year. If you work fewer or more than 40 hours per week, adjust accordingly.
What is $20 an hour annually?
$20 per hour equals $41,600 per year before taxes at 40 hours per week for 52 weeks. After taxes (roughly 22-28% effective rate for most filers), take-home pay is approximately $30,000-$32,500 depending on your state and deductions.

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