HMRC 2026/27 Tax Year
Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert your hourly rate to an annual salary. See your weekly, monthly, and yearly take-home pay. Check how overtime hours change your pay.
Hourly Pay Converter
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
£31,599.60/ year
Notice: This calculation engine models published statutory formulas and regulatory codes for informational and planning purposes only. It does not provide certified legal, medical, veterinary, tax, or engineering advice. For definitive rulings, consult an actively licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Hourly Pay Table
Compare common UK hourly pay rates across 37.5 and 40 hour working weeks. See the annual gross and net monthly take-home pay.
| Hourly Wage | 37.5 hrs/wk (Annual Gross) | 40 hrs/wk (Annual Gross) | Net Monthly (rUK 1257L) | Effective Net Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £12.21 (NLW) | £23,809.50 | £25,396.80 | £1,723.10 | £10.60 |
| £15.00 | £29,250.00 | £31,200.00 | £2,056.20 | £12.65 |
| £18.00 | £35,100.00 | £37,440.00 | £2,414.70 | £14.86 |
| £20.00 | £39,000.00 | £41,600.00 | £2,633.30 | £16.20 |
| £25.00 | £48,750.00 | £52,000.00 | £3,189.70 | £19.63 |
| £30.00 | £58,500.00 | £62,400.00 | £3,665.40 | £22.56 |
| £40.00 | £78,000.00 | £83,200.00 | £4,625.40 | £28.46 |
| £50.00 | £97,500.00 | £104,000.00 | £5,585.40 | £34.37 |
UK Pay Laws and Rules
Learn how working hours, paid holiday, and minimum wage rules work in the UK. Check the formulas and questions below.
Statutory Working Time & Wage Framework
Calculations for hourly remuneration adhere strictly to the following UK employment statutes:
- Working Time Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/1833): Sets the statutory 48-hour maximum average working week and mandates paid annual leave entitlement.
- National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Establishes statutory wage floors enforced by HM Revenue and Customs National Minimum Wage Compliance Team.
- Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18): Governs statutory itemised pay statement requirements and lawful deduction schedules.
Pro-Rata Holiday Accrual Formula
Statutory annual leave accrual for irregular and hourly workers is calculated using the standard 12.07% multiplier:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert an hourly wage into an annual salary?
Multiply your hourly pay rate by contracted weekly hours and weeks worked per year (typically 52 for standard contracts). A £20.00/hour wage at 37.5 hours per week equates to £39,000 gross per annum.
How does statutory holiday pay affect hourly workers?
Under UK Working Time Regulations, full-time workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid statutory annual leave, which equates to an effective 12.07% holiday pay accrual rate on hourly earnings.
What is the UK National Living Wage for 2026/27?
The UK statutory National Living Wage rate applies to eligible workers aged 21 and over, setting a legal wage floor across all UK nations and sectors.
How are overtime hours taxed?
Overtime earnings are pooled with standard pay and taxed at your marginal PAYE rate (20% basic or 40% higher rate) and National Insurance rate (8% or 2%). There is no separate overtime tax code.
Hourly Rate to Annual Salary Pro-Rata Conversion Synthesis
This engine converts hourly pay rates into weekly, monthly, and annual remuneration while evaluating overtime premiums and pro-rata contracted hours. The system calculates exact gross earnings across 52 contract weeks, annualizes shift patterns, and apportions statutory holiday accrual (12.07% under UK Working Time Regulations). HMRC withholds PAYE income tax at 20%, 40%, or 45% and deducts Class 1 Employee National Insurance at 8% above the £242/week primary threshold and 2% above the £967/week upper limit. The computation engine amortizes annual allowances over weekly pay frequencies, compounds overtime multipliers (such as 1.5x time-and-a-half or 2.0x double time), levies statutory deductions, and exempts qualifying salary sacrifice pension deductions.