Pay & Rates
Daily Rate Calculator
Useful for comparing contract day rates with salaried jobs, or for working out pay for a part week.
Calculator
Result
- Daily rate
- £115.38
- Weekly (5 days)
- £576.92
£30,000.00 ÷ 260 paid days = £115.38. 260 is a five-day week over 52 weeks; use 253 if you only count days actually worked after bank holidays.
How to use it
- Choose salary or hourly rate.
- Enter the figures.
- Read the daily and five-day weekly totals.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use 260 or 253 days?
260 is every weekday in a 52-week year. 253 removes the eight England & Wales bank holidays in 2026. Use what matches how the pay is calculated.
How do contractors compare a day rate with a salary?
Contractors aren't paid for holidays or sick days, so they usually compare against fewer billable days (often 220–230). This tool just does the division you choose.