Hourly ↔ Salary Converter

How to compare hourly vs salary

Comparing offers between hourly and salaried jobs requires careful normalization. A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). But this assumes no unpaid time off — in reality, most workers take vacation, holidays, or sick days.

Hourly workers are typically only paid when they work, so 2 weeks of unpaid vacation reduces effective annual income. Salaried workers usually keep their pay during PTO, making the same nominal rate worth more.

Don't forget to factor in benefits: health insurance, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and bonuses can add 20–30% to total compensation — often the deciding factor between two seemingly equal offers.