Hourly to Salary Calculator
Quickly convert between an hourly rate and an annual salary. Adjust for part-time hours, holidays, and overtime to reveal your true earnings.
Use 46-48 if unpaid holidays
Optional Overtime
Equivalent Annual Salary
£29,250
gross per year
Pay Breakdown & Take-Home Estimate
* Take-home (net) figures are estimated using 2026/27 UK tax rates based on the standard 1257L tax code, assuming no pension or student loan deductions.
How to convert hourly pay to an annual salary
The standard formula to calculate your gross annual salary is very simple:
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × weeks per year
For example, if you earn £15 an hour and work 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks a year, the calculation is £15 × 37.5 × 52 = £29,250. If you are on a zero-hours contract and do not get paid for holidays, you might want to use 46–48 weeks instead of 52 to get a more accurate estimate of your actual earnings.
Quick Reference: Hourly to Salary
| Hourly Rate | 37.5 hrs/week | 40 hrs/week |
|---|---|---|
| £12.00 | £23,400 | £24,960 |
| £15.00 | £29,250 | £31,200 |
| £18.00 | £35,100 | £37,440 |
| £20.00 | £39,000 | £41,600 |
| £25.00 | £48,750 | £52,000 |
| £30.00 | £58,500 | £62,400 |
| £40.00 | £78,000 | £83,200 |
| £50.00 | £97,500 | £104,000 |
Important rules to consider
- Holiday Entitlement: Full-time UK workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid leave (28 days, including bank holidays). If your employment contract states a salary of "£X per year", this usually includes your paid leave.
- National Minimum Wage: Ensure your hourly rate complies with the current National Living Wage. As of April 2026, rates are strictly enforced by HMRC. Our calculator does not enforce minimum wage checks automatically.
- Overtime: There is no statutory "time-and-a-half" overtime rate in the UK. Whatever is written in your employment contract dictates your overtime multiplier. Use our optional overtime inputs to model these extra earnings accurately.
Frequently asked questions
What is £15 an hour annually?
Working a standard 37.5 hour week for 52 weeks at £15/hour equals £29,250 a year gross. Your take-home pay would be approximately £24,580 after tax and National Insurance in 2026/27.
How many working hours are in a year in the UK?
A standard UK full-time working year (37.5 hours per week × 52 weeks) consists of 1,950 hours. If you subtract the 28 days of statutory paid holiday, your actual working time is roughly 1,740 hours.
Should I include unpaid lunch breaks?
No, you should only include the hours you are actually paid for. Most UK employment contracts specify a 37.5 or 40-hour week which explicitly excludes unpaid lunch breaks.