How to Work Out Your Hourly Rate From Your Salary
Your hourly rate is your yearly salary divided by the number of hours you work in a year. Here is the sum, with examples.
The formula
Hourly rate = annual salary ÷ 52 ÷ hours worked each week
Example: £30,000 ÷ 52 = £576.92 a week. If you work 37.5 hours a week, that is £576.92 ÷ 37.5 = £15.38 an hour.
Quick table (37.5-hour week)
| Salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| £20,000 | £10.26 |
| £25,000 | £12.82 |
| £30,000 | £15.38 |
| £35,000 | £17.95 |
| £40,000 | £20.51 |
| £50,000 | £25.64 |
Going the other way
Hourly rate × hours a week × 52 = annual pay. Many hourly paid jobs pay holiday on top, so check whether your rate already includes it.
Does it beat the minimum wage?
Compare your rate with the minimum wage for your age. A salary that works out below it needs checking.
Use the hourly to salary calculator for any hours, or see our hourly rate tables.
This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates checked 8 October 2026 against GOV.UK.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a salary to an hourly rate?
Divide the yearly salary by 52 and then by your weekly hours.
How much is £30,000 a year per hour?
On a 37.5-hour week it is £15.38 an hour before tax.
Related
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.