Salary to Hourly Rate Calculator (Australia)
Comparing a salary offer to a contract rate? Enter your annual salary to see what it works out to per hour, day, week, and month.
Note: Shows gross pay (before tax). Uses 38-hour week as default.
Enter your salary to calculate rates
How to convert salary to hourly rate in Australia
The formula is straightforward:
Hourly rate = Annual salary ÷ (Hours per week × Weeks per year)
For example, an $80,000 salary with 38 hours per week over 52 weeks:
$80,000 ÷ (38 × 52) = $80,000 ÷ 1,976 = $40.49 per hour
What assumptions does this calculator use?
- Hours per week: 38 (standard full-time hours in Australia under the Fair Work Act)
- Weeks per year: 52 (full year, including paid leave)
- Gross pay: This is your pay before tax, super, or any deductions
You can adjust these values if your situation differs—for example, if you work part-time or want to exclude unpaid leave.
Salary vs hourly pay — what's the difference?
Salaried employees receive a fixed annual amount, typically paid fortnightly or monthly. Their pay doesn't change based on exact hours worked, and they usually receive paid leave entitlements.
Hourly workers are paid for each hour worked. This is common for casual employees, contractors, and part-time workers. Hourly rates may include casual loading to compensate for lack of paid leave.
FAQ
How do I convert salary to hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by the total hours you work in a year. For full-time work in Australia, that's typically 38 hours × 52 weeks = 1,976 hours.
Does this include tax or super?
No. This calculator shows gross pay only—your hourly rate before income tax or superannuation contributions are deducted.
What hours are assumed for full-time work in Australia?
The standard full-time work week in Australia is 38 hours under the Fair Work Act. This is the default used in the calculator.
Is this calculator accurate for contractors?
It gives you a baseline hourly equivalent of a salary. Contractors typically charge higher rates to cover their own super, insurance, leave, and business costs.
Why use 52 weeks instead of accounting for leave?
Salaried employees are paid for 52 weeks including their leave entitlements. The hourly rate reflects what you earn across the full year, not just weeks physically worked.