Salary to Hourly Rate Calculator UK
This salary to hourly rate calculator for the UK converts an annual salary into an hourly rate, based on the hours you work each week and the number of weeks you work each year. It also shows the equivalent weekly, monthly and daily rates, which makes it easier to compare salaried roles with hourly-paid roles.
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How to use this salary to hourly rate calculator
- Enter your annual salary.
- Enter your contracted hours per week.
- Check the weeks worked per year — 52 is the default.
- Click Calculate to see your hourly, daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Worked example: £30,000 per year at 37.5 hours per week over 52 weeks gives £30,000 ÷ (37.5 × 52) = £15.38 per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert salary to hourly rate?
Divide the annual salary by the total hours worked in a year: hours per week × weeks per year. For £30,000 at 37.5 hours over 52 weeks, that is £15.38 per hour.
Should I use 52 weeks or fewer?
Use 52 weeks if you are paid through holidays. If your contract excludes unpaid weeks, use the number of weeks you are actually paid for.
Is this gross or net pay?
This calculator works with gross salary before tax, National Insurance and pension deductions. Your take-home hourly rate will be lower.
Why does the same salary give different hourly rates?
Because the hourly rate depends on hours worked. A £30,000 salary at 40 hours per week is a lower hourly rate than the same salary at 35 hours per week.