Hourly Wage Calculator UK
Convert an hourly wage into a yearly UK salary. Enter your hourly rate, weekly hours and weeks worked to see your daily, weekly, monthly and annual pay.
Last updated 21 June 2026 · Written and reviewed by Mustafa Bilgic
Hourly wage calculator
Hourly rate to yearly salary, gross.
Estimate only — figures use the latest published UK rates. Always confirm on GOV.UK.
What does my hourly rate work out to a year?
To turn an hourly wage into an annual salary you multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by the number of weeks you work in a year. For most full-time employees that is 52 weeks, because paid holiday is already part of the year. This calculator also shows your daily, weekly and monthly pay so you can see the full picture. The figures are gross — before income tax and National Insurance.
£13.50 an hour for a 37.5-hour week across 52 weeks is £506.25 a week, about £2,194 a month and roughly £26,325 a year before tax.
Hourly to salary at common rates
| Hourly rate | 37.5 hrs/wk | 40 hrs/wk |
|---|---|---|
| £12.21 (NLW 2025/26) | £23,810 | £25,397 |
| £12.71 (NLW 2026/27) | £24,785 | £26,437 |
| £15.00 | £29,250 | £31,200 |
| £20.00 | £39,000 | £41,600 |
Why use 52 weeks?
For salaried employees, paid annual leave is built into the year, so you multiply by the full 52 weeks. If you do not get paid for holidays — for example some casual or term-time roles — reduce the weeks accordingly. The National Living Wage from April 2026 is £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over, so check your rate against our minimum wage calculator.
From gross to take-home
The salary shown here is your gross pay. Your take-home will be lower after income tax, National Insurance and any pension contributions. Roughly speaking, a £26,000 salary leaves around £22,000 a year in your pocket once tax and NI come off. To plan your spending around it, drop the figure into our budget calculator, and see how a pension contribution changes things.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert an hourly wage to an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by the number of weeks you work a year (usually 52 for full-time, as paid holiday is included). For example, £13.50 × 37.5 × 52 is about £26,325 a year before tax.
Should I use 52 weeks or fewer?
Use 52 weeks if you are a salaried employee, because paid annual leave is already counted in the year. Use fewer weeks only if you genuinely do not get paid for holidays, such as some casual or term-time work.
Is the salary before or after tax?
The salary this calculator shows is gross — before income tax, National Insurance and pension deductions. Your take-home pay will be lower. A £26,000 gross salary is roughly £22,000 take-home a year.
What is £12.71 an hour annually?
At £12.71 an hour (the 2026/27 National Living Wage) a 37.5-hour week works out at about £24,785 a year, or roughly £26,437 a year on a 40-hour week, before tax.
How many working hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is often counted as 1,950 hours (37.5 hours × 52 weeks) or 2,080 hours (40 × 52). The exact figure depends on your contracted weekly hours and paid holiday.