Convert Your Pay Between Periods
Enter what you earn in any pay period and instantly see the equivalent hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, or annual amount.
52 minus vacation and holidays. US average: 49-50 weeks.
How to convert salary to hourly pay
To convert an annual salary to an hourly rate, divide the yearly pay by the number of hours worked in a year. The standard assumption is 40 hours per week across 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours per year. For example, a $52,000 salary works out to roughly $25 per hour ($52,000 ÷ 2,080). If you work fewer or more hours per week, change the hours value and the result updates automatically.
Why convert between pay periods?
Freelancers and service businesses often quote work in one unit but get paid in another. You might think in an annual salary target but need an hourly rate to bill a client, or have a daily rate that you want to express monthly. Converting between hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, and annual figures helps you set consistent rates, compare a contract to a salaried role, and price new work confidently. Once you have your rate, you can drop it straight into the free invoice generator.
Frequently asked questions
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours (40 hours per week × 52 weeks) before any unpaid time off. Part-time or reduced schedules will be lower.
Should my freelance rate match a salaried hourly rate?
Usually no. Freelancers cover their own taxes, benefits, software, and unbillable time, so a freelance hourly rate is typically higher than the equivalent salaried rate for the same take-home pay.