Use this hourly wage calculator to turn any UK hourly rate into daily, weekly, monthly and yearly pay in seconds. It also works the other way round: enter a salary and see what it is worth per hour. All results are gross pay (before tax), and the built-in minimum wage check uses the current GOV.UK rates.
Your gross pay (before tax)
- Hourly
- £12.71
- Daily
- £95.33
- Weekly
- £476.63
- Monthly
- £2,065.38
- Yearly
- £24,784.50
Based on 1,950 paid hours a year (37.5 hours × 52 weeks).
This meets the minimum wage for your age group (£12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026).
These figures are before Income Tax and National Insurance. To see what you keep, use the monthly take-home pay calculator.
The hourly wage calculator opens with the National Living Wage of £12.71 an hour on a 37.5-hour week, which comes to £24,784.50 a year. Change the numbers to match your own job and the results update as you type.
How to use the hourly wage calculator
- Pick a direction. Choose Hourly to salary if you know your rate, or Salary to hourly if you know your yearly, monthly, weekly or daily pay.
- Enter your hours per week. Use your contracted hours and leave out unpaid breaks.
- Enter the days you work each week. This only changes the daily figure.
- Set your paid weeks per year. Keep 52 if your holiday is paid, which is the case for most employees. Lower it only if there are weeks you are not paid at all.
- Choose your age group. The calculator tells you if your hourly rate meets the legal minimum for your age.
How the hourly wage calculator works out your pay
The maths is the same one payroll teams use to turn an hourly rate into an annual salary. Nothing is hidden:
- Weekly pay = hourly rate × hours per week
- Yearly pay = weekly pay × paid weeks per year
- Monthly pay = yearly pay ÷ 12
- Daily pay = weekly pay ÷ days per week
- Hourly rate from a salary = yearly pay ÷ (hours per week × paid weeks)
Example: £15 an hour × 37.5 hours = £562.50 a week. Over 52 weeks that is £29,250 a year, or £2,437.50 a month.
Why 52 weeks and not 47 or 48?
Employees in the UK who work five days a week are entitled to 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid holiday a year. Because that holiday is paid, you are paid for all 52 weeks, so the hourly to salary conversion uses 52.
If you are a contractor, agency or casual worker and you are only paid for the hours you actually work, use the number of weeks you really work instead. Many contractors use 46 or 47 weeks to allow for holidays and gaps between contracts.
Why monthly pay is not weekly pay × 4
A month is about 4.33 weeks long (52 ÷ 12), not 4. If you multiply your weekly pay by 4, you lose roughly one month of pay over the year. That is why the calculator works out the yearly figure first and then divides it by 12.
Salary to hourly calculator: what is your salary worth per hour?
Switch the hourly wage calculator to Salary to hourly to see your real hourly rate. It is useful when you compare a salaried job with an hourly one, or when you want to check a job offer against the minimum wage.
| Salary a year | Per month | Per hour (37.5 hours a week) | Per hour (40 hours a week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | £1,666.67 | £10.26 | £9.62 |
| £25,000 | £2,083.33 | £12.82 | £12.02 |
| £30,000 | £2,500.00 | £15.38 | £14.42 |
| £35,000 | £2,916.67 | £17.95 | £16.83 |
| £40,000 | £3,333.33 | £20.51 | £19.23 |
| £45,000 | £3,750.00 | £23.08 | £21.63 |
| £50,000 | £4,166.67 | £25.64 | £24.04 |
| £60,000 | £5,000.00 | £30.77 | £28.85 |
Longer hours bring the hourly rate down. A £30,000 salary is £15.38 an hour on 37.5 hours a week, but only £14.42 if you work 40.
If you often work unpaid overtime, enter the hours you really work rather than your contract hours. The hourly salary calculator will then show what you actually earn for each hour you give.
Hourly to salary calculator: common UK hourly rates
Here is what popular hourly rates are worth on a standard 37.5-hour week with 52 paid weeks. Use the hourly to salary calculator above for any other rate or working pattern.
| Hourly rate | Per week | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| £12.71 | £476.63 | £2,065.38 | £24,784.50 |
| £13.00 | £487.50 | £2,112.50 | £25,350.00 |
| £14.00 | £525.00 | £2,275.00 | £27,300.00 |
| £15.00 | £562.50 | £2,437.50 | £29,250.00 |
| £16.00 | £600.00 | £2,600.00 | £31,200.00 |
| £17.00 | £637.50 | £2,762.50 | £33,150.00 |
| £18.00 | £675.00 | £2,925.00 | £35,100.00 |
| £20.00 | £750.00 | £3,250.00 | £39,000.00 |
| £22.00 | £825.00 | £3,575.00 | £42,900.00 |
| £25.00 | £937.50 | £4,062.50 | £48,750.00 |
| £30.00 | £1,125.00 | £4,875.00 | £58,500.00 |
Working 40 hours instead? Change the hours in the calculator above, or multiply the yearly figure by 40 and divide by 37.5.
UK minimum wage rates
The lowest hourly rate you can legally be paid depends on your age and whether you are an apprentice. The rates change every 1 April. These rates apply from 1 April 2026, according to the GOV.UK minimum wage rates:
| Age group | Minimum per hour | Per year (37.5 hours, 52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 and over (National Living Wage) | £12.71 | £24,784.50 |
| 18 to 20 | £10.85 | £21,157.50 |
| Under 18 | £8.00 | £15,600.00 |
| Apprentice | £8.00 | £15,600.00 |
The government has already confirmed the next rates, which start on 1 April 2027: £13.21 for workers aged 21 and over, £11.27 for 18 to 20 year olds, and £8.31 for under-18s and apprentices. The minimum wage check in our calculator switches to the new rates automatically on that date.
Apprentices get the apprentice rate only if they are under 19, or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship. After that, they must get at least the minimum wage for their age. For the full picture, read our UK minimum wage guide or see the minimum wage by age.
Who uses an hourly wage calculator?
People come to this page for different reasons, and the same tool covers all of them:
- Job seekers comparing an hourly job advert with a salaried one.
- Employees checking that a pay rise, a change of hours or a new contract adds up.
- Part-time and shift workers who want a monthly figure for budgeting or a rent application.
- Employers and small business owners setting an hourly rate and making sure it stays above the legal minimum.
- Contractors and freelancers turning a target yearly income into an hourly or day rate.
Comparing two job offers with the hourly wage calculator
Job adverts rarely use the same pay format, so it is easy to pick the wrong offer. Say you are choosing between these two roles:
- Job A: £27,000 a year for 40 hours a week.
- Job B: £14.50 an hour for 37.5 hours a week.
Run both through the hourly wage calculator. Job A works out at £12.98 an hour (£27,000 ÷ 2,080 hours). Job B pays £28,275 a year (£14.50 × 37.5 × 52). Job B pays more per year and per hour, and asks for two and a half fewer hours each week.
Before you decide, also compare paid holiday above the legal minimum, pension contributions, overtime rates and travel costs. A slightly lower hourly rate can still be the better deal once these are added in.
Overtime, variable hours and zero-hours contracts
Overtime is often paid at a higher rate, such as time and a half. Work out your normal pay in the calculator first, then add overtime separately. For example, 5 hours of overtime at time and a half on a £14 rate adds £105 a week (5 × £21).
If your hours change from week to week, add up the hours you worked over the last few months and divide by the number of weeks. Enter that average in the hourly wage calculator to get a realistic monthly and yearly figure.
On a zero-hours contract you still have the right to the minimum wage for every hour you work, and you build up paid holiday as you work. Use your average weekly hours, and remember your yearly total can change a lot from one year to the next.
Day rates for contractors and freelancers
Self-employed people do not get paid holiday, sick pay or a pension from an employer, so a fair hourly or day rate has to cover those costs too. A simple approach is to start with the yearly income you want, then divide it by the hours you can realistically bill.
For example, if you want £45,000 a year and expect to bill 7.5 hours a day for 220 days, that is 1,650 hours. Your rate needs to be about £27.27 an hour, or £204.55 a day, before your business costs. Enter 46 or 47 paid weeks in the calculator to see how your income changes when you take time off.
Part-time and term-time pay
The hourly wage calculator works the same way for part-time jobs. For example, 20 hours a week at £13 an hour is £260 a week, or £13,520 a year with 52 paid weeks.
If a job is advertised with a full-time salary but you will work fewer hours, use our pro rata salary calculator to see your share of that salary.
Term-time contracts vary. Some pay you only for the weeks you work, so you would enter something like 39 paid weeks. Others spread your pay, including holiday pay, evenly across all 12 months. Check your contract before you choose the number of weeks.
How many working hours are in a year?
Use this quick reference to turn any salary into an hourly rate by hand, or let the hourly salary calculator above do it for you. Divide the salary by the hours for your working week:
| Hours per week | Paid hours a year (52 weeks) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1,040 |
| 25 | 1,300 |
| 30 | 1,560 |
| 35 | 1,820 |
| 37.5 | 1,950 |
| 40 | 2,080 |
| 45 | 2,340 |
Weekly, fortnightly and four-weekly pay
Not everyone is paid monthly. If you are paid every two weeks, your fortnightly pay is simply your weekly pay × 2. On £14 an hour and 37.5 hours a week, that is £1,050 every fortnight.
Some employers pay every four weeks instead of every calendar month. That gives you 13 pay days a year rather than 12, so each payment is a little smaller than a monthly salary of the same yearly value. On £27,300 a year, four-weekly pay is £2,100 per pay day, while monthly pay would be £2,275.
Hourly pay or a salary: which is better?
Neither is always better. It depends on how steady your hours are and how much flexibility you want.
- Hourly pay rewards every extra hour you work, which suits people who pick up extra shifts. The downside is that your income drops when hours are cut.
- A salary gives you the same amount each month, which makes budgeting and mortgage applications easier. The downside is that extra hours are often unpaid.
Converting both into the same format with the calculator is the fairest way to compare them, because it shows the real value of each hour you work.
Gross pay vs take-home pay
Every figure on this page and in the hourly wage calculator is gross pay. Before the money reaches your bank account, your employer takes off Income Tax and National Insurance, and often a workplace pension contribution or a student loan repayment too.
Income Tax bands are different in Scotland, so two people on the same hourly rate can take home different amounts. To see what you actually keep each month, use our monthly take-home pay calculator.
Common mistakes when converting pay
- Using 4 weeks a month. A month averages 4.33 weeks, so this undercounts your pay.
- Counting unpaid breaks as work. A 9am to 5pm day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch is 7.5 hours, not 8.
- Using 48 weeks when your holiday is paid. Employees with paid holiday are paid for 52 weeks.
- Mixing in overtime. Overtime is often paid at a different rate. Enter your normal hours first, then add overtime pay separately.
- Comparing gross with net. Make sure both numbers are before tax, or both are after tax.
If you are paid the minimum wage and want to know your monthly or yearly income for different hours, our minimum wage salary calculator has the figures ready.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out my hourly wage from my salary?
Divide your yearly salary by the number of hours you are paid for in a year. On 37.5 hours a week that is 1,950 hours, so a £28,000 salary works out at £14.36 an hour. The salary to hourly calculator mode at the top of this page does this for you.
How much is £15 an hour a year in the UK?
£15 an hour is £29,250 a year on a 37.5-hour week and £31,200 a year on a 40-hour week, before tax. Both assume 52 paid weeks.
How much is the minimum wage a year if I work full time?
At the National Living Wage of £12.71, a 37.5-hour week pays £24,784.50 a year and a 40-hour week pays £26,436.80 a year, before tax.
Does this hourly wage calculator include tax?
No. It shows gross pay, which is what your employer pays before Income Tax, National Insurance and pension contributions. Use the take-home pay calculator to see your pay after deductions.
Should I include my paid holiday?
Yes. If your holiday is paid, keep paid weeks at 52. Only reduce the weeks if there are periods when you receive no pay at all.
Does it work in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Yes. Gross pay and the minimum wage rates are the same across the UK. Only the tax on your pay is different in Scotland.
About this calculator
This hourly wage calculator uses the standard UK method for converting pay, with 52 paid weeks and 12 months a year unless you change them. The minimum wage rates were last checked against GOV.UK on 5 November 2026, and we review them every April when the new rates start.
The results are estimates to help you plan and compare jobs. Your contract and payslip always show your exact pay.