editorial policy

Last updated: 27-06-2026

At Calculate Hourly Wage, we are committed to publishing accurate, reliable, and helpful content for individuals across the UK who want to understand their hourly wage, salary conversions, overtime pay, and related earnings. This Editorial Policy explains how we create, review, and maintain the content published on [www.calculatehourlywage.com] (the “Site”).

1. Our Editorial Mission

Our mission is to make wage and salary calculations simple, transparent, and accessible for everyone. Every piece of content we publish — whether a calculator guide, salary article, wage explainer, or blog post — is created with the goal of providing clear, accurate, and practical information that genuinely helps our readers make informed decisions about their pay and earnings.

2. Who Creates Our Content

Our content is written by individuals with knowledge and experience in UK employment, wages, personal finance, and related topics. All content is reviewed before publication to ensure it meets our standards for accuracy, clarity, and usefulness. Where relevant, we reference official sources such as HMRC, the UK Government website (gov.uk), the Office for National Statistics (ONS), and other authoritative bodies.

3. Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is produced independently and is not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or third-party commercial relationships. Any advertising displayed on the Site is clearly separate from our editorial content. We do not accept payment in exchange for favourable coverage, calculator recommendations, or editorial mentions.

4. Accuracy and Fact-Checking

We take accuracy seriously. Before any content is published on the Site, we ensure that:

  • All wage rates, salary figures, and tax thresholds are based on the most current official UK data available
  • National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates are sourced directly from HMRC and gov.uk
  • All calculator formulas and results are checked against standard UK wage calculation methods
  • Statistical data and industry figures are sourced from credible, authoritative references

Despite our best efforts, errors can occasionally occur. If you spot an inaccuracy in any of our content, please contact us and we will investigate and correct it promptly.

5. How We Keep Content Up to Date

UK wage rates, tax bands, National Insurance thresholds, and employment rules change regularly, often annually following government Budget announcements. We review and update our calculators and key content pages whenever relevant changes are announced or come into effect. Each updated page will carry a revised “Last updated” date so readers can see when it was last reviewed.

6. Use of Sources and References

We believe in transparency around the sources we use. Where our content references specific figures, statistics, or official rules, we cite the relevant source. Our primary sources include:

  • HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) — hmrc.gov.uk
  • UK Government — gov.uk
  • Office for National Statistics (ONS) — ons.gov.uk
  • Low Pay Commission — gov.uk/government/organisations/low-pay-commission
  • Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) — acas.org.uk

We do not fabricate data or present unverified figures as fact.

7. Calculator Methodology

All calculators on this Site are built using standard UK wage formulas, official government rates, and publicly available employment data. For a full explanation of how our calculators work and the assumptions they use, please refer to our [Calculator Methodology] page.

8. Corrections and Updates

We are committed to correcting errors quickly and transparently. If an error is identified in any of our content:

  • We will investigate the issue promptly
  • We will correct the content as soon as possible
  • We will update the “Last updated” date on the relevant page
  • For significant corrections, we may add an editor’s note to explain what was changed and why

To report an error or inaccuracy, please contact us using the details below.

9. Comments and User Contributions

If we enable comments or user contributions on the Site in the future, all submissions will be reviewed before publication. We reserve the right to remove any content that is inaccurate, offensive, spam, or otherwise inappropriate.

10. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Our Site may display third-party advertisements, for example through Google AdSense. We may also include affiliate links in some content, which means we may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Any affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed in the relevant content. Our editorial opinions and calculator results are never influenced by affiliate or advertising relationships.

11. No Sponsored Editorial Content

We do not publish sponsored articles, paid reviews, or any content where editorial coverage is exchanged for payment. All content on the Site is produced solely on editorial merit and with the aim of helping our readers.

12. Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on our content, calculators, and guides. If you have a suggestion, spot an error, or want to get in touch about our editorial standards, please contact us at:

Website: calculatehourlywage.com