How many working hours are in a year in the UK?

There are 1,950 working hours in a year for a 37.5-hour week (37.5 × 52), and 2,080 for a 40-hour week (40 × 52). These are the two most common full-time working patterns in the UK. The figure does not account for holidays, if you want hours actually worked, subtract your holiday hours. Most salary-to-hourly calculators use gross hours rather than net.

What is the National Living Wage per hour in 2026/27?

The National Living Wage for 2026/27 is £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, effective from 1 April 2026. The National Minimum Wage for workers aged 18–20 is £10.85/hr, and for those under 18 it is £8.00/hr. Employers are legally required to pay at least these rates. Apprentices aged under 19 (or in their first year) also receive £8.00/hr.

How do I convert my hourly rate to an annual salary?

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by 52. For example, £14/hr × 37.5 hrs × 52 weeks = £27,300 per year. This is the standard gross annual salary figure. If you are paid an hourly rate as a worker or contractor, this conversion helps you compare your earnings with advertised salaried positions on a like-for-like basis.

Is my hourly wage calculated before or after tax?

The hourly wage calculated by this tool is gross, before income tax and National Insurance. Your actual take-home hourly rate will be lower depending on your tax code, total earnings, and pension contributions. The personal allowance for 2026/27 is £12,570, meaning no income tax is due on earnings below this level. Use a take-home pay calculator to see net figures.

What hourly wage is equivalent to a £30,000 salary?

A £30,000 salary equates to £15.38 per hour based on a 37.5-hour week (30,000 ÷ 1,950), or £14.42/hr based on a 40-hour week (30,000 ÷ 2,080). These are gross figures. On a 37.5-hour week, the daily rate is £123.08 (based on 8 hours), the weekly gross is £576.92, and the monthly gross is £2,500. All above the 2026/27 National Living Wage of £12.71/hr.

Updated 6 April 2026

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How to Calculate Your Hourly Wage

Quick Answer: To calculate your hourly wage from an annual salary, divide by the number of working hours in a year. For a 37.5-hour week, that is 37.5 × 52 = 1,950 hours. A £30,000 salary ÷ 1,950 = £15.38 per hour (gross, before tax).

Salary to Hourly Wage

The standard UK method for converting an annual salary to an hourly wage is to divide by the total working hours in a year. The most common working patterns are 37.5 hours per week (1,950 hours/year) and 40 hours per week (2,080 hours/year). This calculator applies whichever hours figure you enter, giving you an accurate gross hourly wage alongside daily, weekly and monthly breakdowns.

Formula

Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (Hours per Week × 52)

e.g. £30,000 ÷ (37.5 × 52) = £30,000 ÷ 1,950 = £15.38/hr

Worked Example, £35,000 salary, 37.5 hrs/week

Annual salary£35,000

Hours per week (× 52)37.5 × 52 = 1,950

Hourly wage£17.95

Daily rate (8 hrs)£143.59

Weekly gross£673.08

All figures are gross, before income tax and National Insurance deductions.

Reverse: Hourly to Annual

To convert an hourly rate back to an annual salary, multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours per week, then by 52. For example, £14/hr × 37.5 × 52 = £27,300/year. This is useful if you are comparing a salaried offer with a contract or hourly-paid role.

Formula

Annual Salary = Hourly Rate × Hours per Week × 52

e.g. £14/hr × 37.5 × 52 = £27,300/yr

Frequently Asked Questions

Divide your annual salary by the total number of hours you work in a year. For a 37.5-hour week, that is 37.5 × 52 = 1,950 hours per year. A salary of £30,000 ÷ 1,950 = £15.38 per hour. For a 40-hour week, divide by 2,080. This figure is always gross, before income tax and National Insurance deductions are applied through PAYE.