Work Hours & Pay Calculator
Instantly calculate your total weekly work hours, overtime, and estimated gross pay based on your hourly rate and UK working standards.
Calculate Your Work Hours & Pay
Enter your regular hours, hourly rate, and any overtime to instantly see your estimated gross weekly, monthly, and annual earnings.
Pay Estimator
See exactly how your hours and rate translate into take-home potential.
How it Works
Understanding your work hours and pay
Enter Regular Hours
Input your standard contracted hours worked per week (e.g., 37.5 or 40 hours).
Input Hourly Rate
Enter your gross hourly wage before any tax or National Insurance deductions.
Add Overtime
Include any extra hours worked and select your contractual overtime multiplier (e.g., 1.5x).
View Your Earnings
Instantly see your estimated gross weekly, monthly, and annual pay breakdown.
UK Working Time Regulations
A general overview of the statutory working hour limits and rest break entitlements for adult workers in the UK.
| Regulation | Statutory Limit / Entitlement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Weekly Hours | 48 hours | Averaged over a 17-week period. Workers can voluntarily opt out in writing. |
| Daily Rest Break | 20 minutes | Entitled to a break if your working day is longer than 6 hours. Usually unpaid. |
| Daily Rest Period | 11 consecutive hours | Minimum rest required between the end of one working day and the start of the next. |
| Weekly Rest Period | 24 uninterrupted hours | Or 48 hours over a two-week period. Cannot be taken during the 11-hour daily rest. |
| Young Workers (Under 18) | 8 hours / 40 hours | Maximum 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Entitled to a 30-minute break after 4.5 hours. |
| Night Workers | 8 hours in 24 | Average limit for night work involving special hazards or heavy physical/mental strain. |
Work Hours & Pay FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about calculating wages, overtime rules, and UK employment rights.
Divide your annual salary by 52 to get your weekly pay, then divide that by your contracted weekly hours. For example, £26,000 / 52 = £500 per week. £500 / 37.5 hours = £13.33 per hour.
Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, you cannot be forced to work more than 48 hours per week on average, typically averaged over a 17-week period. You can voluntarily opt out of this limit in writing.
By law, employers are not required to pay you for your statutory rest breaks (e.g., the 20-minute break for shifts over 6 hours) unless your employment contract specifically states that breaks are paid.
There is no statutory right to overtime pay in the UK, but if your contract includes it, it is typically calculated at ‘time and a half’ (1.5x your normal hourly rate) or ‘double time’ (2x). Your average pay, including overtime, must not fall below the National Minimum Wage.