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£15.50 an hour after tax in the UK (2026/27)
At £15.50 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you earn £30,225.00 a year before tax. In England, Wales or Northern Ireland you'll take home £25,281.60 a year, or£2,106.80 a month. That's £12.96 an hour after tax, with no student loan or pension.
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Your take-home pay£2,107a month
- Per year
- £25,282
- Per week
- £486
- Per working day
- £97.24
Where each £1 of your pay goes
- Take-home pay84p in the ££25,282 a year
- Income tax12p in the ££3,531 a year
- National Insurance5p in the ££1,412 a year
| Item | Year | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £30,225.00 | £2,518.75 |
| Income tax | −£3,531.00 | −£294.25 |
| 20% on £17,655 | £3,531.00 | £294.25 |
| National Insurance | −£1,412.40 | −£117.70 |
| Take-home pay | £25,281.60 | £2,106.80 |
Tax-free allowance used: £12,570. Taxable income: £17,655.
What £15.50 an hour pays on different hours
| Hours a week | Before tax a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | £16,120 | £15,126 | £1,260.50 |
| 30 | £24,180 | £20,929 | £1,744.10 |
| 37.5 | £30,225 | £25,282 | £2,106.80 |
| 40 | £32,240 | £26,732 | £2,227.70 |
| 45 | £36,270 | £29,634 | £2,469.50 |
Paid 52 weeks a year, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension.
What £15.50 an hour looks like in different situations
| Situation | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Wales or Northern Ireland | £25,282 | £2,106.80 | £486.18 |
| Scotland | £25,314 | £2,109.52 | £486.81 |
| With a Plan 1 student loan | £24,994 | £2,082.80 | £480.65 |
| With a Plan 2 student loan | £25,210 | £2,100.80 | £484.80 |
| With a Plan 4 student loan | £25,282 | £2,106.80 | £486.18 |
| With a Plan 5 student loan | £24,814 | £2,067.80 | £477.18 |
| With a postgraduate loan | £24,730 | £2,060.80 | £475.57 |
| With a 5% pension, taken before tax | £24,073 | £2,006.05 | £462.93 |
| With a 5% pension, after tax (relief at source) on qualifying earnings | £24,322 | £2,026.85 | £467.73 |
Based on £30,225 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 £15.50 an hour
What's £15.50 an hour as a yearly salary?
If you work 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, £15.50 an hour comes to £30,225.00 a year before tax, or £2,518.75 a month.
What's £15.50 an hour after tax?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with no student loan or pension, £15.50 an hour is £12.96 an hour once income tax and National Insurance are taken off in 2026/27. That's £25,281.60 a year, £2,106.80 a month or £486.18 a week.
What's £15.50 an hour for a day or a week?
Before tax, £15.50 an hour is £116.25 for a 7.5-hour day and £581.25 for a 37.5-hour week. After tax, your week comes to £486.18.
Hourly rates close to £15.50
| Hourly rate | Before tax a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| £14 | £27,300 | £1,931.30 |
| £14.50 | £28,275 | £1,989.80 |
| £15 | £29,250 | £2,048.30 |
| £16 | £31,200 | £2,165.30 |
| £16.50 | £32,175 | £2,223.80 |
| £17 | £33,150 | £2,282.30 |
37.5 hours a week, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension. Rates checked 17 October 2026.