Salary to Hourly Calculator
See what your salary equates to per hour — and what your freelance hourly rate should be. Works both ways.
Last updated: January 2026
Salary to Hourly Converter
Why convert salary to hourly?
When switching from employee to freelancer, knowing your true hourly rate is essential. Your salary divided by standard hours gives a baseline, but factoring in PTO, holidays, and unpaid overtime reveals your real rate. Freelancers also need to cover their own taxes, benefits, and overhead — typically adding 30-40% to your target hourly rate.
How to use this calculator
Enter your annual salary or hourly rate, then adjust hours per week and weeks per year to match your situation. The calculator shows hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly equivalents. The "true hourly rate" accounts for unpaid overtime if you work more than 40 hours.
For a complete freelance rate assessment, use the Freelancer Rate Calculator which factors in business expenses, desired profit, and market rates.
This is an estimate. Actual rates vary.