Hourly ↔ salary converter
Convert between hourly rate, monthly and annual salary.
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Three numbers, one reality
One job offer quotes hourly, another monthly, your budget thinks annually: comparing is impossible without conversion. Here, all three fields are editable — touch the one you know, the other two recompute, along with weekly and daily equivalents.
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Set your rhythm
Hours per week (35, 39, 40…) and paid weeks per year (52 for an employee, fewer for a freelancer).
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Enter what you know
Hourly, monthly or annual — whichever you have.
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Compare
The three amounts aligned, plus per-week and per-day for quotes.
Equivalences at 40 h/week, 52 weeks
| Hourly rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| $12 | $2,080 | $24,960 |
| $15 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| $20 | $3,467 | $41,600 |
| $30 | $5,200 | $62,400 |
| $50 | $8,667 | $104,000 |
Always compare gross with gross and net with net — and like status with like status. A freelance hourly rate does not compare directly with an employee one (charges, vacations and security differ).
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert an hourly rate into an annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by weekly hours, then by paid weeks: $15 × 40 h × 52 = $31,200 per year, i.e. $2,600 per month. The tool applies the formula in all three directions.
Why adjust “paid weeks”?
An employee is usually paid 52 weeks (vacation included). A freelancer or temp only bills worked weeks — often 44 to 47 after vacations, holidays and dry spells. This setting changes the result a lot.
Gross or net?
The tool converts whatever you give it: enter gross, get gross; enter net, get net. Deductions vary too much across countries and statuses for a reliable automatic conversion.
What hourly rate should a freelancer target to “match” a salary?
Quick rule: your hourly rate should be 1.5 to 2 times the equivalent employee hourly rate, to cover charges, unpaid vacations, gaps and equipment.