Hourly rate to annual salary calculator

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Minimum wage from 1 April 2026

AgePer hourFull time (37.5 hrs × 52)
21 and over (National Living Wage)£12.71£24,785
18–20£10.85£21,158
16–17 and apprentices£8.00£15,600

Source: GOV.UK minimum wage rates. Salaried workers get paid holiday, so use 52 paid weeks. Zero-hours or agency workers may be paid holiday separately.

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FAQs

What is £12.71 an hour annually?

At 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, £12.71 an hour is £24,784.50 a year, or about £2,065 a month before tax.

How do I convert a salary to an hourly rate?

Divide the annual salary by (hours per week × 52). For example, £30,000 ÷ (37.5 × 52) = £15.38 an hour.

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