How it works
hourly = annual ÷ (hours per week × weeks per year)40 × 52 = 2,080 hours in a typical full-time year
- annual
- your yearly salary, before tax
- hours per week
- usually 40 for full time
- weeks per year
- 52, or fewer if you take unpaid weeks
These are gross amounts, before tax and deductions. Take-home pay is lower and depends on your tax code, benefits and where you live.
Frequently asked questions
$50,000 a year is how much an hour?
About $24.04 an hour, based on 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours).
$60,000 a year is how much an hour?
About $28.85 an hour at 2,080 hours a year.
How do I convert salary to hourly?
Divide the annual salary by your yearly hours. Full time is usually 40 × 52 = 2,080 hours.
Is this before or after tax?
Before tax. It is your gross rate; your take-home pay will be lower.
How many work hours are in a year?
2,080 for a standard full-time schedule of 40 hours over 52 weeks.
Related conversions
Going the other way? Hourly to salary turns a rate into a yearly figure. To see a raise, pay raise gives the new salary and the increase, and overtime adds time-and-a-half hours. For a monthly breakdown, use annual to monthly.