How do you convert an hourly rate to an annual salary?

We multiply hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks. The default is 37.5 hours (standard UK full-time); you can change this to match your contract.

What is the UK National Minimum Wage?

From April 2025 the National Living Wage (21+) is £12.21 an hour. Rates for 18-20 year-olds and apprentices are lower. See gov.uk for the latest schedule.

Does the calculator account for unpaid leave?

By default we use 52 weeks, i.e. you're paid every week of the year including annual leave. If you're term-time only (e.g. teaching or zero-hours), set a lower weeks-per-year value.

Is the tax calculation identical to the salary calculator?

Yes - we annualise your hourly rate to an equivalent gross salary and run the same UK PAYE calculation (Income Tax + NI + optional student loans + pension sacrifice).

£15.50 per hour After Tax UK 2026/27

Annual gross: £30,225. Take-home: £25,282 a year (£12.96/hour net) — default 37.5h/week, England, 2026/27. Adjust hours, region, or year below.

Take-home pay

£25,282

16.4% effective tax rate

Monthly: £2,107
Weekly: £486
Daily: £97
Hourly: £12.96

Annual gross salary	£30,225
Personal Allowance used	+£12,570
Income Tax	−£3,531
National Insurance	−£1,412
Annual take-home	£25,282

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Your salary in context

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Annual equivalent

£15.50/hour over 37.5h/week is a gross annual salary of £30,225.
Net per hour

After Income Tax and NI you actually keep about £12.96 per hour worked — roughly £97.24 per day and £486.18 per week.
Monthly take-home

Across a 12-month year that works out to around £2,107 a month.
vs UK median hourly

The UK median full-time salary (£37,430) divided by a 37.5-hour week works out to about £19.19/hour. £15.50 is 19% below that.
Above minimum wage

£15.50 is £2.79 above the April 2026 National Living Wage of £12.71/h (21+).
Typical roles

An annualised salary of £30,225 is typical for: NHS Band 5 (nurse, physio), junior developer, HR advisor.
Top tax band

At this rate your highest marginal income-tax band is the Basic rate at 20%.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you convert an hourly rate to an annual salary?: We multiply hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks. The default is 37.5 hours (standard UK full-time); you can change this to match your contract.
What is the UK National Minimum Wage?: From April 2025 the National Living Wage (21+) is £12.21 an hour. Rates for 18-20 year-olds and apprentices are lower. See gov.uk for the latest schedule.
Does the calculator account for unpaid leave?: By default we use 52 weeks, i.e. you're paid every week of the year including annual leave. If you're term-time only (e.g. teaching or zero-hours), set a lower weeks-per-year value.
Is the tax calculation identical to the salary calculator?: Yes - we annualise your hourly rate to an equivalent gross salary and run the same UK PAYE calculation (Income Tax + NI + optional student loans + pension sacrifice).