Hourly wage calculator
Hourly Wage Calculator UK 2026/27
Our hourly wage calculator UK converts your hourly rate to annual salary with take-home pay after tax. Also use our salary to hourly rate calculator to work backwards from an annual salary.Convert hourly rate to salary or salary to hourly rate.
Salary to Hourly Rate Calculator
Have an annual salary and want to know the hourly rate? Enter your salary and hours per week below.
Hourly rate
£15.38
= £30,000 ÷ 52 ÷ 37.5
Weekly gross
£576.92
Monthly gross
£2,500
Annual gross
£30,000
Your details
What you earn for each hour worked.
Typical full-time is 37.5.
Your results
Gross annual salary
£29,250£15 × 37.5 hrs × 52 weeks
Annual take-home
£23,527Monthly take-home
£1,961Weekly take-home
£452Income Tax
£3,044National Insurance
£1,217Pension
£1,463Where your money goes
| Band | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly | % of Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | £3,044 | £254 | £59 | 10.41% |
| National Insurance | £1,217 | £101 | £23 | 4.16% |
| Pension | £1,463 | £122 | £28 | 5% |
| Take-home pay | £23,527 | £1,961 | £452 | 80.43% |
Why Convert Hourly to Salary?
Knowing your annual salary from an hourly rate helps you compare job offers, negotiate pay and understand your true earning power. Many part-time and zero-hours roles quote an hourly figure, but when you are budgeting for rent, a mortgage or long-term savings, you need the annual equivalent. Converting also reveals the true tax position — at higher annual salaries you may cross into the 40% higher-rate tax band, which changes your take-home pay significantly.
UK Average Hourly Wage 2026
According to the latest ONS data, the UK median hourly wage in 2026 is approximately £15.50–£17.00 per hour. This varies by region, sector and experience. London and the South East tend to be higher, while roles in hospitality, retail and care work typically fall closer to the National Living Wage of £12.71/hour. Understanding where your hourly rate sits against the national median gives you a useful benchmark for job negotiations and career planning.
Part-Time vs Full-Time Hours
The standard full-time working week in the UK is 37.5 hours, but many roles offer 35 or 40 hours. Part-time roles can be anything from 8 to 30 hours per week. The key thing to remember is that your hourly rate stays the same regardless of how many hours you work — only the annual total changes. This calculator defaults to 37.5 hours, but you can adjust it to match your exact contract. If you work irregular hours, multiply your average weekly hours by 52 to get a reliable annual figure.
How to Work Out Hourly Rate from Annual Salary
Converting an annual salary to an hourly rate is straightforward. Here is the two-step formula:
Divide your annual salary by 52 weeks to get your weekly pay.
£30,000 ÷ 52 = £576.92 per week
Divide by your hours per week to get your hourly rate.
£576.92 ÷ 37.5 = £15.38 per hour
You can also use the shortcut: Annual salary ÷ (hours per week × 52). For example: £30,000 ÷ (37.5 × 52) = £30,000 ÷ 1,950 = £15.38/hour.
Quick Reference: Hourly Rates for Common Salaries
Based on 37.5 hours per week (standard UK full-time):
| Annual Salary | Hourly Rate | Weekly Gross | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,000 | £10.26 | £385 | £1,667 |
| 25,000 | £12.82 | £481 | £2,083 |
| 30,000 | £15.38 | £577 | £2,500 |
| 35,000 | £17.95 | £673 | £2,917 |
| 40,000 | £20.51 | £769 | £3,333 |
| 50,000 | £25.64 | £962 | £4,167 |
Use our hourly wage calculator above to do this instantly and see your take-home pay after tax. For context, the minimum wage 2026 uk is £12.71/hour for workers aged 21+.
How the UK Hourly Wage Calculator Works
Enter your rate and hours
Tell us your hourly rate and how many hours you work each week.
We compute your annual gross
Your gross annual salary is hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks.
2026/27 tax rules are applied
Income tax, National Insurance, pension and student loan are deducted using the same rules as the salary calculator.
See your take-home pay
View your gross, annual, monthly and weekly take-home, plus a full breakdown of every deduction.
Put your hourly rate to work
Whether you're paid by the hour or thinking about your annual equivalent, these are common next steps people take after seeing their take-home figure.
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Frequently asked questions about hourly wage UK
How do I calculate my hourly rate from my salary?
Divide your annual gross salary by 52 (weeks in a year), then divide by your hours per week. For example: £30,000 ÷ 52 = £576.92/week ÷ 37.5 hours = £15.38/hour. Our salary to hourly rate calculator above does this automatically.
What is the UK average hourly wage 2026?
The UK median hourly wage in 2026 is approximately £15.50–£17.00 per hour, depending on the source and region. The National Living Wage for workers aged 21+ is £12.71/hour from April 2026. Use our hourly wage calculator to see what any rate converts to as an annual salary.
Is £15 an hour a good salary in the UK?
At £15/hour for 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £29,250. After tax, NI and a 5% pension, you'd take home roughly £23,800 per year (£1,983/month). This is above the UK median and considered a solid wage outside London.
How many hours is full-time in the UK?
There is no legal definition of full-time in the UK, but it is typically 35–40 hours per week. The standard working week is 37.5 hours (e.g. 9am–5:30pm with a lunch break). Our hourly wage calculator uses 37.5 hours as the default.
Does being paid hourly change how much tax I pay?
No. HMRC taxes your total annual income, so whether you are salaried or paid by the hour, the same 2026/27 income tax, National Insurance and student loan rules apply to your gross annual salary.
Is overtime taxed more than my normal hours?
Overtime is added to your annual gross and taxed at your marginal rate — the rate your highest earnings fall into. You never pay 100% tax on extra hours, but extra earnings can push you into a higher tax band.
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View →Change Log
6 April 2026: Tax year 2026/27 rates applied — income tax bands and NI thresholds updated.
30 August 2026: Added reverse calculator (salary-to-hourly), "How to Work Out" section, and 6 FAQs with schema.