How this calculator works
Hourly pay is the annual salary divided by the hours you are paid for in a year (hours per week × paid weeks). Weekly, biweekly and monthly figures divide the annual amount by 52, 26 and 12. A full-time year at 40 hours and 52 weeks is 2,080 hours.
Hourly = Annual ÷ (Hours per week × Paid weeks)
Annual = Hourly × Hours per week × Paid weeks
Worked example
Using the default values in the calculator above:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| I know my | Annual salary |
| Annual salary | $60,000 |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Paid weeks per year | 52 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Hourly wage | $28.85 |
| Monthly | $5,000 |
| Semimonthly (24 paychecks) | $2,500 |
| Biweekly (26 paychecks) | $2,307.69 |
| Weekly | $1,153.85 |
| Daily (5-day week) | $230.77 |
| Annual salary | $60,000 |
| Paid hours per year | 2,080 hours |
Step by step:
- Paid hours per year = 40 × 52 = 2,080
- Hourly = $60,000 ÷ 2,080 = $28.85
- Biweekly = $60,000 ÷ 26 = $2,307.69
Common salaries as hourly pay
40 hours a week, 52 paid weeks (2,080 hours).
| Annual salary | Hourly wage | Biweekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $14.42 | $1,153.85 | $2,500 |
| $40,000 | $19.23 | $1,538.46 | $3,333.33 |
| $50,000 | $24.04 | $1,923.08 | $4,166.67 |
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $2,307.69 | $5,000 |
| $75,000 | $36.06 | $2,884.62 | $6,250 |
| $90,000 | $43.27 | $3,461.54 | $7,500 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $3,846.15 | $8,333.33 |
| $120,000 | $57.69 | $4,615.38 | $10,000 |
| $150,000 | $72.12 | $5,769.23 | $12,500 |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating biweekly as twice a month — 26 paychecks is not 24.
- Comparing a salaried offer with an hourly one without adding unpaid overtime or benefits.
Frequently asked questions
What is $60,000 a year per hour?
About $28.85 an hour at 40 hours a week and 52 paid weeks.
What is $25 an hour per year?
$52,000 a year at 40 hours and 52 weeks.
Is biweekly the same as twice a month?
No. Biweekly is every two weeks — 26 paychecks a year. Semimonthly is twice a month — 24 paychecks.