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How to Use the Salary Converter
- Enter your pay amount — type the salary or wage figure you want to convert.
- Select the pay period — choose whether the amount you entered is hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or annual.
- Adjust hours and days — set your working hours per day (default 8) and days per week (default 5) to match your actual schedule.
- Click "Convert" — the calculator instantly shows your equivalent pay across all five time periods.
- Compare with minimum wage — the reference box shows the current UK National Minimum Wage for comparison.
How Salary Conversion Works
Salary conversion is based on simple arithmetic using your working pattern. The calculator first converts your input to an hourly rate, then derives all other periods from that base rate. To find the hourly rate from an annual salary, it divides by 52 weeks, then by the number of days per week, then by hours per day. Conversely, to go from hourly to annual, it multiplies by hours per day, then days per week, then 52 weeks. The monthly figure is calculated by dividing the annual salary by 12 months. These calculations assume consistent working hours throughout the year and do not account for overtime, bonuses, holiday pay, or unpaid leave. All figures shown are gross amounts before tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, or any other deductions. For take-home pay after deductions, use a dedicated UK tax calculator.
How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per day, then by the number of days per week, then by 52 weeks. For example, £15/hour at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week equals £15 x 8 x 5 x 52 = £31,200 per year.
What is the UK National Minimum Wage in 2024/25?
The UK National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £11.44 per hour from April 2024. For a standard 37.5-hour week over 52 weeks, this works out to approximately £22,308.80 per year before tax and deductions.
Does this calculator include tax?
No, this calculator converts gross (before tax) salary between different time periods. It does not account for income tax, National Insurance, student loan repayments, or pension contributions. For net pay calculations, use a dedicated tax calculator.
How many working hours are in a year?
A standard full-time working year is typically 2,080 hours, based on 40 hours per week for 52 weeks. Some contracts use 37.5 hours per week (1,950 hours per year). This calculator lets you adjust the hours per day and days per week to match your own schedule.
What is the difference between salary and wage?
A salary is a fixed annual amount paid in regular instalments (usually monthly) regardless of exact hours worked. A wage is paid based on actual hours worked at an hourly rate. Salaried employees receive the same amount each pay period, while hourly workers may see their pay fluctuate.
How do I calculate my monthly salary from annual?
Divide your annual salary by 12 to get your gross monthly pay. For example, a £36,000 annual salary gives £3,000 per month before any deductions such as tax, National Insurance, or pension contributions.
