How the conversion works
Both directions use the same two numbers: hours per week and paid weeks per year.
- Salary → hourly: annual salary ÷ (hours per week × paid weeks). A $60,000 salary over the standard 2,080 hours is $28.85 an hour.
- Hourly → salary: hourly rate × hours per week × paid weeks. $25 an hour over 2,080 hours is $52,000 a year.
The standard full-time year is 2,080 hours — 40 hours × 52 weeks. Paid holidays and paid vacation stay inside that number, because a salary keeps paying during them. Unpaid leave does not: drop the paid weeks to 50 and $25 an hour becomes $50,000 instead of $52,000.
Common hourly rates as a yearly salary
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes:
| Hourly | Per year | Per month | Every two weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $1,200 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $3,120 | $1,440 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $3,467 | $1,600 |
| $22 | $45,760 | $3,813 | $1,760 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $4,333 | $2,000 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $5,200 | $2,400 |
| $35 | $72,800 | $6,067 | $2,800 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $6,933 | $3,200 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $8,667 | $4,000 |
| $75 | $156,000 | $13,000 | $6,000 |
| $100 | $208,000 | $17,333 | $8,000 |
Common salaries as an hourly rate
Dividing by 2,080 hours:
| Salary | Per hour (40 hrs/wk) | Per hour if you work 45 hrs | Per hour if you work 50 hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $19.23 | $17.09 | $15.38 |
| $50,000 | $24.04 | $21.37 | $19.23 |
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $25.64 | $23.08 |
| $75,000 | $36.06 | $32.05 | $28.85 |
| $90,000 | $43.27 | $38.46 | $34.62 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $42.74 | $38.46 |
| $120,000 | $57.69 | $51.28 | $46.15 |
| $150,000 | $72.12 | $64.10 | $57.69 |
That last pair of columns is the real reason to run this conversion before accepting an offer: a $60,000 salary at 50 hours a week pays less per hour than $25 an hour at 40 hours.
Salary or hourly — which is actually worth more?
Judge an offer on hours actually worked, and on two other things the headline number hides:
- Overtime. Hourly employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act earn at least 1.5× their rate beyond 40 hours a week. Most salaried exempt staff earn nothing extra for hour 41. From 2025 through 2028 the overtime premium can also be partly deducted — see the no tax on overtime calculator.
- Paid time off and benefits. Two weeks of unpaid leave is a 3.8% pay cut that never shows in the hourly rate.
What you keep after taxes
Everything above is gross pay. Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and state tax all come out before the money reaches you, so $52,000 gross is closer to $43,000–$45,000 in hand depending on your state. Run your number through the take-home pay calculator for your state to see the real figure, including 401(k) and HSA contributions.
Frequently asked questions
$25 an hour is how much a year?
$52,000 before taxes at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks — $4,333 a month, $2,000 every two weeks, $1,000 a week. With two unpaid weeks off it's $50,000.
What hourly rate is a $60,000 salary?
$28.85 an hour across the standard 2,080 hours. At 45 hours a week it's $25.64, and at 50 hours it's $23.08.
How many work hours are in a year?
2,080 for standard full-time (40 × 52). Paid holidays and vacation are inside that figure; unpaid leave reduces it.
Is a salary or an hourly job worth more?
Compare them per hour actually worked, then check overtime eligibility and paid leave. Salaried exempt roles usually earn nothing extra for long weeks.
Does this show pay after taxes?
No, these are gross figures. Use the take-home pay calculator for after-tax numbers in your state.