Salary to hourly calculator.
Convert an annual salary to an hourly rate — or the reverse — using a standard 2,080-hour year or your own schedule.
Estimates only. PTO payout rights and tax withholding vary by state, employer policy, and individual circumstances. This is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult your state labor department or a qualified professional. See our methodology.
How salary-to-hourly conversion works
To convert a salary to an hourly rate, divide annual pay by the number of hours you work in a year. Most full-time employees work 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), so a $65,000 salary equals $31.25 per hour. If you work a different schedule, change the hours-per-week field and the rate updates instantly. To go the other way, multiply your hourly rate by your yearly hours.
This is the same hourly rate that drives your PTO payout: payout equals your hourly rate times your accrued unused hours, before tax withholding.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert salary to hourly?
Divide your annual salary by your scheduled hours per year. For a standard full-time schedule that is 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). Example: $65,000 ÷ 2,080 = $31.25 per hour.
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). A 37.5-hour week is 1,950 hours; a 45-hour week is 2,340 hours. This calculator uses whatever weekly hours you enter.
Why does the hourly rate matter for PTO payout?
Your PTO payout equals your hourly rate multiplied by your accrued unused hours. The same salary-to-hourly conversion used here is what determines the gross value of your unused time off.