Hourly to Salary Calculator (UK)
Working out what an hourly job really pays per year? Enter your rate and working pattern to see your annual, monthly, biweekly and weekly gross pay.
How to use this calculator
- Enter hourly rate.
- Enter hours worked per week.
- Enter weeks worked per year.
- Your results appear instantly below and update as you change the numbers.
How this calculator works
Annual gross pay is your hourly rate multiplied by hours per week and weeks per year. The National Living Wage for 2026/27 is £12.60 for workers 21 and over, so £12.60 × 37.5 × 46 ≈ £21,735 a year. Use 46 weeks to account for statutory paid holiday, or 52 if you're paid for every week. The calculator shows the same amount broken into monthly, biweekly and weekly figures. Worked example: £14 an hour at 37.5 hours for 46 weeks is £24,150 a year — about £2,013 a month before tax and NI.
Frequently asked questions
What is the National Living Wage in 2026/27?
£12.60 an hour for workers aged 21 and over from April 2026. The rate for 18–20 year olds is £11.70 (2026/27). This calculator uses your actual rate, so it works for any wage.
Why use 46 weeks instead of 52?
Most jobs advertise a yearly salary that includes paid holiday, so comparing like-for-like means converting an hourly rate over the weeks you actually work. If your holiday is unpaid, use 52 weeks and budget for the unpaid weeks.
What is my take-home pay on an hourly job?
Roughly 78–80% of gross at typical wages once income tax and National Insurance are deducted. For £24,150 a year, expect about £19,300 net — run the UK Take-Home Pay Calculator for your exact figure.
Disclaimer: Results are estimates for general information only and do not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Figures reflect the current tax year and may change. Always confirm current limits and consult a qualified professional before making decisions. Official figures: GOV.UK income tax rates · National Insurance · Stamp Duty Land Tax.