How do I convert hourly wage to annual salary?

Multiply your hourly rate by hours per week and then by 52. For example, £15/hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks = £31,200 annual gross. If you take unpaid leave, multiply by the actual paid weeks (typically 48 in the UK after 28 days statutory leave is factored as paid).

How many hours are in a working year?

A full-time worker on 40 hours per week works 2,080 hours per year (52 × 40). With 5.6 weeks (28 days) statutory UK paid holiday, you actually work 1,876 hours but are paid for 2,080. EU varies — Germany 1,820, France 1,607, Netherlands 1,792 average.

Is this gross or take-home pay?

Gross — before income tax, National Insurance, pension contributions and student loan deductions. To estimate take-home pay use our Salary After Tax or Paycheck calculator. Typical UK take-home is 70–80% of gross for incomes between £20K and £50K.

What is a good hourly rate in the UK?

As of April 2026 the UK National Living Wage is £12.21/hour for workers aged 21+. The UK median hourly rate is £18.50 (ONS, 2025). Skilled trades typically £20–£35, technology professionals £30–£60, senior consultants £75+.

Does this work for part-time hours?

Yes. Just enter the hours you actually work per week. A 20-hour part-time role at £15/hour = £15,600 annual. The calculator scales correctly for any number of hours from 1 to 80.

⏰ Hourly to Salary Calculator

Convert your hourly wage into weekly, monthly and annual salary — or work backwards from a salary to an hourly equivalent. UK & EU compatible.

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💼 Gross figures only. Does not deduct income tax, NI, pension or student loan. Use our Salary After Tax or Paycheck calculator for take-home pay.

How Hourly to Salary Conversion Works

The standard formula is straightforward: hourly rate × hours per week × paid weeks per year = annual gross salary. For a full-time UK worker on £15/hour: 15 × 40 × 52 = £31,200 per year.

Common Hourly to Annual Equivalents (40-hour week)

£12.21/hour (UK NLW 2026) = £25,396/year
£15/hour = £31,200/year
£20/hour = £41,600/year
£25/hour = £52,000/year
£30/hour = £62,400/year
£40/hour = £83,200/year
£50/hour = £104,000/year

Salary to Hourly — Quick Reference

£25,000/year ÷ 2,080 hours = £12.02/hour
£35,000/year ÷ 2,080 = £16.83/hour
£50,000/year ÷ 2,080 = £24.04/hour
£75,000/year ÷ 2,080 = £36.06/hour
£100,000/year ÷ 2,080 = £48.08/hour

Should I Quote Contracts in Day Rate or Hourly?

Day rates (typical for UK consultants and contractors) usually assume 7.5 productive hours per day. A £500/day contractor earns roughly £66/hour. For inside-IR35 contractors, use our IR35 Take-Home Calculator to see the difference between gross day rate and actual take-home.

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Important Note: Statutory benefits (holiday pay, pension, sick pay) are not included here. UK employees receive 5.6 weeks paid leave; self-employed and most contractors do not.

Related Calculators

Paycheck Calculator — UK PAYE and US federal take-home pay with NI / FICA, pension or 401k.
Salary After Tax — Take-home pay for UK, Ireland, Germany, France & Spain.
Overtime Pay Calculator — Time-and-a-half, double-time and custom multipliers for UK, US and EU.