Hourly to Salary Calculator UK 2026
Enter your hourly rate and hours per week to convert to annual salary and calculate take-home pay after UK income tax and National Insurance. Uses HMRC 2026 rates.
UK National Living Wage 2026: £12.21/hr (21+)
52 = full year, 48 = 4 weeks holiday excluded
Annual Salary
£29,250
£15/hr × 37.5 hrs × 52 weeks
Income tax: £3,336
National Insurance: £1,334
Effective rate: 16.0%
2026 · England/Wales/NI · No student loan · No pension
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hourly rate to annual salary in the UK?
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × 52. For example, £15/hr × 37.5 hours × 52 weeks = £29,250 per year. This calculator then applies HMRC 2026 income tax and National Insurance to show take-home pay.
What is the take-home pay on £15 per hour in the UK?
On £15/hr working 37.5 hours per week (£29,250/year), your take-home pay is approximately £23,726 per year — £1,977 per month — after income tax and National Insurance for 2026.
What is the UK National Living Wage for 2026?
The National Living Wage from April 2025 is £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over. The National Minimum Wage for 18–20 year olds is £10.00/hr and for under 18s is £7.55/hr.
How many weeks in a working year in the UK?
A standard UK working year has 52 weeks. Most full-time employees receive 28 days (5.6 weeks) statutory holiday. To calculate salary excluding holiday pay, use 46.4 weeks. This calculator defaults to 52 weeks (including paid holiday).