How to convert salary to hourly
Divide your annual salary by the weeks you work to get weekly pay, then by your weekly hours. For example, £35,000 ÷ 52 ÷ 37.5 ≈ £17.95 an hour. A typical UK full-time week is 35–40 hours.
Gross, before tax
This is your gross rate before Income Tax and National Insurance. To see your real take-home, use our take-home pay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What hours should I use?
Your contracted weekly hours. 37.5 (a 9–5 with an unpaid lunch) and 40 are the most common full-time figures in the UK.
Is this before or after tax?
Before tax. It converts gross salary to a gross hourly rate; tax and NI would reduce the take-home figure.