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    Salary Calculator

    Convert your salary between hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual. Multi-currency support.

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    Enter your salary and period to instantly convert between hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual equivalents.

    Set your working hours and currency to compare gross pay periods side by side.

    Methodology and sources

    Formula or method

    Converts the entered pay period to an annual gross amount, then divides that annual amount into monthly, biweekly, weekly, daily, and hourly equivalents using the hours-per-week value entered by the user.

    Basis and assumptions

    • Hourly conversion uses hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks.
    • Daily conversion uses 260 working days before holidays or leave.
    • Biweekly means 26 pay periods per year.
    • Currency selection changes the displayed symbol only.

    What this tool does not decide

    • Take-home pay after tax, National Insurance, pension, benefits, or student-loan deductions.
    • Holiday pay, overtime premiums, unpaid leave, bonuses, commission, or statutory pay.
    • Whether a salary is fair, legal, or compliant with minimum-wage rules in a specific jurisdiction.

    Sources

    Last checked: 2026-06-10

    Why Salary Conversions Matter

    Job offers quote pay in wildly different formats. One company offers £45,000 annual. Another says £3,500 monthly. A freelancer quotes £25/hour. Are these comparable? Without converting them to the same basis, you're guessing.

    The key variables are hours per week and weeks per year. The UK standard is 37.5-40 hours per week with 5.6 weeks statutory holiday, giving 46.4 working weeks (1,856 hours at 40hrs/week). Change either variable and the conversions shift significantly.

    UK Salary Conversion Quick Reference

    AnnualMonthlyWeeklyDailyHourly (UK yr)
    £20,000£1,667£385£77£10.78
    £30,000£2,500£577£115£16.16
    £40,000£3,333£769£154£21.55
    £50,000£4,167£962£192£26.94
    £75,000£6,250£1,442£288£40.41

    What this means for you: These are gross figures. Monthly, weekly, and daily columns use 52 weeks and 260 days. The hourly column uses 1,856 hours (40 hours/week across 46.4 working weeks, after 5.6 weeks statutory holiday), which is the UK net working year. The calculator above uses 40 hours x 52 weeks (2,080 hours) to match a contracted hours basis with no holiday adjustment. Your actual take-home pay after tax will be lower; use our Take-Home Pay Calculator for net figures.

    UK National Living Wage (2026/27)

    Age GroupHourly RateWeekly (40h)Annual (full-time)
    21+ (National Living Wage)£12.71£508£26,437
    18-20£10.85£434£22,568
    Under 18£8.00£320£16,640
    Apprentice£8.00£320£16,640

    These are legal minimums from April 2026 (source: GOV.UK). The "real" Living Wage (set independently by the Living Wage Foundation, announced October 2025) is higher: £13.45 UK-wide, £14.80 in London. Many employers voluntarily pay the higher rate.

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    How to use this tool

    1

    Enter your current salary amount

    2

    Select the pay period and adjust hours per week

    3

    Click Calculate to see all conversions

    Common uses

    • Converting an annual salary to an hourly rate for freelance comparisons
    • Comparing job offers that quote pay in different periods
    • Calculating monthly take-home from a weekly wage
    • Adjusting salary expectations for part-time hours
    • Estimating biweekly pay for budgeting and direct deposit planning

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How is the annual salary calculated from hourly?
    Hourly rate x hours per week x 52 weeks. The default is 40 hours/week but you can adjust it. A £20/hour rate at 40 hours/week = £41,600 annual. At 37.5 hours/week = £39,000.
    Does this include tax deductions?
    No, this converts gross salary between time periods only. Your take-home pay after Income Tax and National Insurance will be lower. Use our Take-Home Pay Calculator for net pay calculations.
    How many working days are in a year?
    We use 260 (52 weeks x 5 days), which is the standard before subtracting holidays and leave. In the UK, with 28 days statutory holiday, actual working days are around 232.
    Can I change the hours per week?
    Yes. Adjust the 'Hours per week' field. Common values: 37.5 (UK standard), 40 (US standard), or your actual contracted hours. Part-time workers should enter their real weekly hours for accurate results.
    How do I compare job offers in different pay periods?
    Enter each offer's salary and period. Compare the annual figures. A role paying £3,200/month (£38,400/year) is less than one paying £770/week (£40,040/year), even though £3,200 sounds bigger than £770.
    Is biweekly the same as twice a month?
    No. Biweekly means every 2 weeks (26 pay periods/year). Semi-monthly means twice per month (24 pay periods/year). The difference is about 8%, significant over a year. This calculator uses biweekly (26 periods).
    Why does my hourly rate seem low?
    Salary includes paid holiday and sick leave, time you're paid but not working. Your effective hourly rate for hours actually worked is higher. At £40,000 with 28 days holiday: 232 working days x 8 hours = 1,856 hours, giving £21.55/hour worked.
    How do I calculate overtime pay?
    Standard overtime is typically 1.5x your normal hourly rate (time-and-a-half). Some contracts pay 2x for weekends or bank holidays. Calculate your base hourly rate first, then multiply by the overtime factor.
    What currency conversion rate does this use?
    This doesn't convert between currencies, it converts between time periods within the same currency. To convert between currencies, use our Currency Converter tool alongside this calculator.
    How do pro-rata salaries work for part-time?
    Pro-rata means proportional. A full-time role at £40,000 working 40 hours/week = £20,000 pro-rata for 20 hours/week. The hourly rate is the same; you just work fewer hours. Enter your actual weekly hours in the calculator.
    Should I negotiate salary or hourly rate?
    Negotiate whichever is higher-impact for your situation. For salaried roles, focus on the annual figure. For contract/freelance work, negotiate the hourly or day rate. Always clarify: are holidays included? Is this gross or net? What are the working hours?
    How does this handle different countries?
    Select your currency from the dropdown, GBP, USD, CAD, AUD, EUR, or AED. The conversion formulas are universal. Working-hours conventions differ: UK 37.5 to 40h/week, US 40h, France 35h, and Australian full-time is 38h under the Fair Work Act.
    What's a typical Canadian or Australian full-time salary?
    In Canada, the CRA considers 37.5 to 40 hours/week as full-time and the 2026 median salary is around CA$60,000. In Australia, the ATO uses a 38-hour standard working week under the Fair Work Act and the median salary is about AU$72,000. Use the currency selector to work in CAD or AUD.

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