How do you convert salary to hourly pay?

Divide annual salary by (hours per week × weeks per year). Example: £52,000 ÷ (40 × 52) ≈ £25/hour.

How do you convert hourly pay to annual salary?

Multiply hourly wage by (hours per week × weeks per year). Example: £20 × 40 × 52 = £41,600 per year.

What defaults should I use for hours and weeks?

Common defaults are 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. Adjust if you work fewer weeks or different schedules.

Is the after-tax estimate accurate?

It's a simplified percentage-only estimate and does not include allowances, multiple tax bands, National Insurance, student loans, or other deductions.

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Salary ⇆ Hourly Pay Converter

Instantly convert between annual salary and hourly wage. Private by design—everything runs locally in your browser.

Inputs

Annual Salary (£)

Enter either salary or hourly — not both.

Hourly Wage (£)

Working Hours per Week

Working Weeks per Year

Estimate After Tax

Optional % reduction (simplified).

Result:

How it works

Salary → Hourly: hourly = salary ÷ (hoursPerWeek × weeksPerYear)
Hourly → Salary: salary = hourly × hoursPerWeek × weeksPerYear
After-tax (optional): applies a single percentage reduction to the computed value.

Tip: Defaults are 40 hours/week and 52 weeks/year. Adjust for part-time, seasonal, or unpaid leave schedules.

Understanding Salary and Hourly Conversions

This tool helps you quickly convert between an **annual salary** and an **hourly wage**, and vice versa. This is particularly useful when considering new job offers, comparing different compensation structures, or simply understanding your earnings on a more granular level.

Key Inputs:

Annual Salary: Your gross yearly income.
Hourly Wage: Your gross earnings per hour.
Working Hours Per Week: The average number of hours you work in a typical week. A common standard is 40 hours.
Working Weeks Per Year: The number of weeks you work in a year. This is typically 52, but can be less if you have significant unpaid leave or seasonal work.

After-Tax Estimation (UK 20% Tax Rate):

The tool includes an optional feature to estimate your earnings after a basic UK income tax rate of 20%. Please note that this is a simplified calculation and does not account for personal allowances, higher tax brackets, National Insurance contributions, student loan repayments, or other deductions. For a precise calculation, you should consult official HMRC resources or a financial advisor.

How the Conversion Works:

Salary to Hourly: Your annual salary is divided by the total number of working hours in a year (Working Hours Per Week × Working Weeks Per Year).
Hourly to Salary: Your hourly wage is multiplied by the total number of working hours in a year (Working Hours Per Week × Working Weeks Per Year).
After-Tax: If the "Estimate After Tax" option is enabled, the calculated gross amount (salary or hourly) is reduced by the specified tax percentage.

Salary ↔ Hourly: FAQs

How do I convert salary to hourly pay?

Divide annual salary by total working hours per year: hourly = salary ÷ (hoursPerWeek × weeksPerYear). Example: £52,000 ÷ (40 × 52) ≈ £25/hour.

How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?

Multiply hourly wage by total working hours per year: salary = hourly × hoursPerWeek × weeksPerYear. Example: £20 × 40 × 52 = £41,600.

What defaults should I use?

40 hours/week and 52 weeks/year are common. Adjust for part-time schedules, unpaid leave, or seasonal work.

How accurate is the after-tax estimate?

It’s a simplified single-rate estimate. It does not include personal allowance, multi-band tax, National Insurance, student loans, or other deductions.

Is my data private?

Yes. All calculations are performed client-side; your inputs never leave your device.