UK Hourly Rate Calculator
Work out what your annual salary really means per hour, day, week and month — and what you take home after tax and National Insurance.
Enter your salary and contracted hours, and the calculator shows your rates plus a full take-home breakdown.
How the calculation works
We believe numbers should be transparent. Here is the formula behind this calculator.
Worked example
Worked example: £40,000 over 37.5 hours
Important assumptions
- Uses gross salary and contracted hours, not overtime or bonuses.
- Daily rate assumes a 5-day working week.
- Take-home uses England, Wales and Northern Ireland tax rates. Scottish rates differ.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my hourly rate?
Divide your annual salary by your total working hours a year (hours per week × weeks per year). For £40,000 over 1,950 hours, that is £20.51 an hour.
Is my hourly rate before or after tax?
This calculator shows the gross rate and a separate take-home figure. Your take-home per hour is your net annual pay divided by your working hours.
How many weeks should I use?
Use your paid weeks a year — usually 52, minus your holiday and any unpaid leave. If you get 28 days holiday, some people use 48 paid weeks.
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