Convert Annual Salary to Hourly Rate
Convert Hourly Rate to Annual Salary
Your Results:
Monthly:
Weekly:
Daily (8h):
Annual:
function toggleInputs() {
var mode = document.getElementById("calcMode").value;
var salaryGroup = document.getElementById("salaryInputGroup");
var hourlyGroup = document.getElementById("hourlyInputGroup");
if (mode === "salaryToHourly") {
salaryGroup.style.display = "block";
hourlyGroup.style.display = "none";
} else {
salaryGroup.style.display = "none";
hourlyGroup.style.display = "block";
}
}
function calculateRates() {
var mode = document.getElementById("calcMode").value;
var hWeek = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hoursPerWeek").value);
var wYear = parseFloat(document.getElementById("weeksPerYear").value);
var resultArea = document.getElementById("resultArea");
var mainResult = document.getElementById("mainResult");
var hourly, annual, monthly, weekly, daily;
if (isNaN(hWeek) || isNaN(wYear) || hWeek <= 0 || wYear <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid positive numbers for hours and weeks.");
return;
}
if (mode === "salaryToHourly") {
annual = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualSalary").value);
if (isNaN(annual)) { alert("Please enter a valid salary."); return; }
hourly = annual / (hWeek * wYear);
} else {
hourly = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hourlyRate").value);
if (isNaN(hourly)) { alert("Please enter a valid hourly rate."); return; }
annual = hourly * hWeek * wYear;
}
weekly = annual / wYear;
monthly = annual / 12;
daily = hourly * 8; // standard 8h day
resultArea.style.display = "block";
if (mode === "salaryToHourly") {
mainResult.innerHTML = "Hourly Rate: $" + hourly.toFixed(2);
} else {
mainResult.innerHTML = "Annual Salary: $" + annual.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
}
document.getElementById("monthlyRes").innerText = "$" + monthly.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("weeklyRes").innerText = "$" + weekly.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("dailyRes").innerText = "$" + daily.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("annualRes").innerText = "$" + annual.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 0, maximumFractionDigits: 0});
}
How to Use the Hourly Rate Calculator Online
Whether you are negotiating a new job offer, planning your freelance budget, or simply curious about your true earning potential, an hourly rate calculator online is an essential tool. This calculator helps you convert back and forth between an annual salary and an hourly wage based on your specific work schedule.
The Formulas Behind the Math
Calculating your pay isn't just about dividing by 12 months. To get an accurate figure, we look at the actual time spent working:
From Salary to Hourly: Annual Salary ÷ (Hours per Week × Weeks per Year)
From Hourly to Salary: Hourly Rate × Hours per Week × Weeks per Year
Monthly Income: Annual Salary ÷ 12
Example Calculation
If you earn a salary of $60,000 per year and work a standard 40-hour week for 52 weeks a year:
Total annual hours: 40 × 52 = 2,080 hours.
Hourly rate: $60,000 / 2,080 = $28.85 per hour.
Why This Matters for Freelancers and Employees
For freelancers, knowing your hourly rate helps you quote projects accurately. If a project takes 10 hours and you want to maintain a $50,000/year lifestyle, you must ensure your project rate covers your necessary hourly minimum. For employees, this calculator helps reveal the impact of overtime. If you are salaried but working 50 hours instead of 40, your effective hourly rate drops significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this include taxes? No, this calculator provides "Gross Pay" figures (before taxes). Your "Take-Home" or "Net" pay will be lower depending on your local tax bracket.
What if I have 2 weeks of unpaid vacation? In that case, change the "Weeks per Year" input from 52 to 50. This will provide a more realistic view of your actual earnings over the course of the year.