Salary Calculator

Convert your hourly pay rate into daily, weekly, monthly, and annual salary, including overtime pay.

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What is a Salary Calculator?

This salary calculator converts an hourly pay rate into daily, weekly, monthly, and annual gross salary figures, including any regular overtime hours paid at a higher rate. It's useful for comparing hourly-paid roles against salaried roles, working out your annual income from a zero-hours or variable-hours contract, or estimating the effect of taking on extra overtime.

How to Use This Salary Calculator

  1. Enter your hourly pay rate.
  2. Enter your regular hours per week (a standard full-time week in the UK is often 37.5 or 40 hours).
  3. Enter any overtime hours per week and the overtime pay multiplier (e.g., 1.5x for "time and a half," 2x for "double time").
  4. Enter the number of paid weeks per year (use 52 for a standard year, or fewer if you take unpaid leave).
  5. Review your daily, weekly, monthly, and annual gross pay, broken down between regular and overtime pay.

How is Salary Calculated from an Hourly Rate?

This calculator multiplies your hourly rate by your hours to get weekly pay, then scales that up (or down) to daily, monthly, and annual figures based on the number of paid weeks per year. Overtime hours are paid at your hourly rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier, and are calculated and shown separately from your regular pay.

Formula: Regular Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Regular Hours. Overtime Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier × Overtime Hours. Weekly Pay = Regular Weekly Pay + Overtime Weekly Pay. Daily Pay = Weekly Pay ÷ 5. Annual Pay = Weekly Pay × Paid Weeks per Year. Monthly Pay = Annual Pay ÷ 12.

Example: At a £15/hour rate, working 37.5 regular hours per week with no overtime, over 52 paid weeks per year, weekly pay is £562.50, daily pay is £112.50, monthly pay is £2,437.50, and annual pay is £29,250. If 5 hours of overtime at 1.5x were added each week, overtime pay would add £112.50/week, bringing weekly pay to £675 and annual pay to £35,100. (Note: all figures shown are gross pay before tax and National Insurance.)

Salary and Hourly Pay in the UK

This calculator shows gross pay — the amount before Income Tax, National Insurance, and any pension contributions or other deductions are taken out. To estimate your take-home (net) pay after these deductions, use the Take-Home Pay Calculator with your annual figure from this calculator. The UK National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage set a legal floor on hourly pay rates, which vary by age band and are updated each April — check the current rates if you're unsure whether a given hourly rate meets the legal minimum for your age group. Overtime pay isn't a legal requirement in the UK (unless specified in your contract), but many employers offer enhanced rates (such as time and a half or double time) for hours worked beyond your standard contracted hours, particularly for shift work, weekends, or bank holidays.

Tips for Using This Salary Calculator

  • Use the "paid weeks per year" field to account for unpaid leave — for example, if you take 2 weeks of unpaid leave, enter 50 instead of 52 to get a more accurate annual figure.
  • Remember the figures shown are gross pay — use the Take-Home Pay Calculator to estimate what you'll actually receive after Income Tax and National Insurance.
  • If your overtime is irregular, try running the calculation with and without overtime to understand the difference it makes to your annual income.
  • Check current National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates for your age group if you're comparing an hourly rate against the legal minimum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this calculator show gross or net pay?

This calculator shows gross pay — your earnings before Income Tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions are deducted. To estimate your take-home (net) pay, enter your annual figure from this calculator into the Take-Home Pay Calculator.

Why is daily pay calculated by dividing weekly pay by 5?

This calculator assumes a standard 5-day working week, so daily pay is simply your weekly pay divided by 5. If you work a different number of days per week, this daily figure may not accurately reflect your actual pay per day worked.

Am I entitled to overtime pay?

Overtime pay isn't a legal requirement in the UK unless it's specified in your employment contract. Many employers offer enhanced rates for overtime (such as time and a half or double time) as a matter of policy or contractual agreement — check your contract or speak to your employer to confirm what applies to you.

How do I account for unpaid leave or holidays?

Reduce the "paid weeks per year" figure to reflect any unpaid leave. For example, if you take 2 weeks of unpaid leave per year, enter 50 instead of 52. Note that statutory paid holiday entitlement (usually 5.6 weeks for full-time workers) is generally already included in a standard salary, so this adjustment is mainly for genuinely unpaid time off.

How do I know if my hourly rate meets the National Minimum Wage?

The UK National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage set minimum hourly rates that vary by age band and are updated each April. Check the current government rates for your age group to confirm whether a given hourly rate meets the legal minimum.

What does the overtime multiplier mean?

The overtime multiplier is how much more than your normal hourly rate you're paid for overtime hours — for example, a multiplier of 1.5 means "time and a half" (1.5 times your normal rate), and a multiplier of 2 means "double time." Enter 1 if overtime is paid at your normal rate, or 0 overtime hours if not applicable.

Disclaimer: The information and figures provided on this page are for educational and illustrative purposes only and do not constitute financial or employment advice. Figures shown are gross pay and do not account for Income Tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, or other deductions. Overtime entitlements, minimum wage rates, and holiday pay rules depend on your specific employment contract and current legislation. Always check your employment contract and consult ACAS or a qualified adviser for guidance on your specific employment rights.