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£10 an hour after tax in the UK (2026/27)
At £10 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you earn £19,500.00 a year before tax. In England, Wales or Northern Ireland you'll take home £17,559.60 a year, or£1,463.30 a month. That's £9.00 an hour after tax, with no student loan or pension.
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Your take-home pay£1,463a month
- Per year
- £17,560
- Per week
- £338
- Per working day
- £67.54
Where each £1 of your pay goes
- Take-home pay90p in the ££17,560 a year
- Income tax7p in the ££1,386 a year
- National Insurance3p in the ££554 a year
| Item | Year | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £19,500.00 | £1,625.00 |
| Income tax | −£1,386.00 | −£115.50 |
| 20% on £6,930 | £1,386.00 | £115.50 |
| National Insurance | −£554.40 | −£46.20 |
| Take-home pay | £17,559.60 | £1,463.30 |
Tax-free allowance used: £12,570. Taxable income: £6,930.
What £10 an hour pays on different hours
| Hours a week | Before tax a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | £10,400 | £10,400 | £866.67 |
| 30 | £15,600 | £14,752 | £1,229.30 |
| 37.5 | £19,500 | £17,560 | £1,463.30 |
| 40 | £20,800 | £18,496 | £1,541.30 |
| 45 | £23,400 | £20,368 | £1,697.30 |
Paid 52 weeks a year, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension.
What £10 an hour looks like in different situations
| Situation | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Wales or Northern Ireland | £17,560 | £1,463.30 | £337.68 |
| Scotland | £17,599 | £1,466.61 | £338.45 |
| With a Plan 1 student loan | £17,560 | £1,463.30 | £337.68 |
| With a Plan 2 student loan | £17,560 | £1,463.30 | £337.68 |
| With a Plan 4 student loan | £17,560 | £1,463.30 | £337.68 |
| With a Plan 5 student loan | £17,560 | £1,463.30 | £337.68 |
| With a postgraduate loan | £17,560 | £1,463.30 | £337.68 |
| With a 5% pension, taken before tax | £16,780 | £1,398.30 | £322.68 |
| With a 5% pension, after tax (relief at source) on qualifying earnings | £17,029 | £1,419.10 | £327.48 |
Based on £19,500 a year. The pension rows show what comes out of your pay, not the total going into your pension.See how we work these out.
Common questions about £10 an hour
What's £10 an hour as a yearly salary?
If you work 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, £10 an hour comes to £19,500.00 a year before tax, or £1,625.00 a month.
What's £10 an hour after tax?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with no student loan or pension, £10 an hour is £9.00 an hour once income tax and National Insurance are taken off in 2026/27. That's £17,559.60 a year, £1,463.30 a month or £337.68 a week.
What's £10 an hour for a day or a week?
Before tax, £10 an hour is £75.00 for a 7.5-hour day and £375.00 for a 37.5-hour week. After tax, your week comes to £337.68.
Hourly rates close to £10
| Hourly rate | Before tax a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| £10.50 | £20,475 | £1,521.80 |
| £11 | £21,450 | £1,580.30 |
| £11.50 | £22,425 | £1,638.80 |
37.5 hours a week, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension. Rates checked 17 October 2026.