Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert between annual, monthly, weekly and hourly salary.
Salary calculator: convert between hours, days, months, and years
Knowing how much you earn per hour is essential for making smart financial decisions. If you're an employee with a fixed monthly salary, knowing your hourly rate helps you evaluate whether working overtime is worthwhile and compare job offers.
Our calculator allows you to enter your salary in any format (per hour, day, week, month, or year) and instantly converts to all other formats. The hours per week and weeks per year options make the calculation precise for any work situation.
The weeks per year parameter is important because not all countries have the same amount of vacation. In the US with 2 weeks typical it would be 50 weeks, in Europe with 4-6 weeks it would be 46-48 weeks. Adjusting this value gives you a more precise conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my hourly salary from a monthly salary?
The formula is: Monthly Salary x 12 / (Weeks per year x Hours per week). For example, with a monthly salary of $5,000, 40 hours/week and 52 weeks/year: $5,000 x 12 / (52 x 40) = $28.85 per hour. Our calculator does this calculation automatically when you select "Monthly salary" as the income type.
Does it include benefits and deductions?
No, the calculator converts the amount you enter without adding or deducting taxes, social security, health insurance, or other benefits. For a calculation of the "real cost" of an employee, you would need to add benefits and employer contributions, which can add an additional 20-40% on top of the base salary depending on the country.
How many hours per week should I set?
It depends on your employment situation. The standard work week is 40 hours in the US and most European countries, though it can vary. If you're a freelancer, use the hours you actually work. For overtime, you can do a separate conversion with the additional hours to calculate what they actually represent.