Weeks drive the annual headline
Keeping £25/hour but moving from 52 to 50 working weeks trims annual pay from ~£52k to ~£50k—same rate, different calendar.
Week math
Hourly → Annual Salary Calculator
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Hourly to annual salary calculator: see the full picture
This hourly to annual salary calculator turns an hourly wage into weekly, monthly, and yearly pay so you can understand what your rate means over time. It’s helpful for job offers, budgeting, and comparing hourly versus salaried roles. You can also include overtime and a simplified after-tax estimate to get a clearer sense of take‑home pay.
The idea in simple terms
Hourly pay becomes annual salary by multiplying your rate by the hours you work each week and the number of weeks you work in a year. If you work overtime, those hours are usually paid at a higher rate (like 1.5×). This calculator adds those overtime earnings, then spreads the total across monthly and yearly totals so you can plan for bills, savings, or new expenses.
How to use the calculator
- Enter your hourly wage.
- Fill in your regular hours per week and the number of working weeks per year.
- Add overtime hours and choose the overtime multiplier if it applies.
- Optional: enter a single tax rate to estimate after‑tax income.
- Click Calculate to see weekly, monthly, and annual results.
Where it’s useful
- Job offers: Compare an hourly wage to a salary offer in a simple, apples‑to‑apples way.
- Budget planning: Estimate monthly income for rent, utilities, or savings goals.
- Overtime scenarios: See how extra shifts change your annual earnings.
- Seasonal work: Adjust weeks per year to match contract or part‑time schedules.
Formulas behind the results
- Weekly hours = hours/week + (overtime hours × overtime multiplier)
- Weekly pay = hourly × weekly hours
- Annual pay = weekly pay × weeks/year
- Monthly pay = annual pay ÷ 12
- After‑tax = amount × (1 − taxRate)
Notes on after‑tax estimates
The after‑tax estimate uses a single percentage and does not include allowances, multiple tax bands, social insurance, pension contributions, or other deductions. For exact figures, use official resources or a full paycheck calculator for your country.
Hourly → Annual: FAQs
How do I get from hourly to annual?
Multiply hourly wage by total weekly hours (including overtime), then by weeks per year.
What should I use for weeks per year?
52 is common. Adjust if you have unpaid leave, seasonal work, or a different pattern.
Can I include overtime?
Yes—add overtime hours and choose a multiplier (e.g., 1.5×). Set to 0 if not applicable.
Is the after-tax figure accurate?
It’s a simplified single-rate estimate. Real pay depends on allowances, bands, and other deductions.
5 Fun Facts about Hourly → Annual Pay
Paid breaks boost the effective rate
If your 8-hour day includes a paid 1-hour break, you’re paid for 8 hours but work 7—your effective hourly jumps ~14%.
Hidden lift
Overtime premia skew averages quickly
One weekly 2-hour shift at 1.5× on a 40-hour week pushes the blended hourly up ~2.5% before any bonuses.
Blend boost
13th-month pay breaks the divide-by-12 habit
Countries with 13th/14th-month pay mean monthly gross can be higher than annual ÷ 12—great for budgeting if you plan for it.
Pay calendars
Tax bands can make raises look uneven
A £1/hour raise (~£2k/year) might bump you into a new tax band, changing take-home disproportionately to the gross increase.
Bracket jump