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£15 an hour after tax in the UK (2026/27)
At £15 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you earn £29,250.00 a year before tax. In England, Wales or Northern Ireland you take home £24,579.60 a year, or£2,048.30 a month, which is £12.60 an hour after tax. This assumes no student loan or pension.
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Your take-home pay£2,048a month
- Per year
- £24,580
- Per week
- £473
- Per working day
- £94.54
Where each £1 goes
- Take-home pay84p in the ££24,580 a year
- Income tax11p in the ££3,336 a year
- National Insurance5p in the ££1,334 a year
| Item | Year | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £29,250.00 | £2,437.50 |
| Income tax | −£3,336.00 | −£278.00 |
| 20% on £16,680 | £3,336.00 | £278.00 |
| National Insurance | −£1,334.40 | −£111.20 |
| Take-home pay | £24,579.60 | £2,048.30 |
Personal Allowance used: £12,570. Taxable income: £16,680.
£15 an hour on different hours
| Hours a week | Before tax a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | £15,600 | £14,752 | £1,229.30 |
| 30 | £23,400 | £20,368 | £1,697.30 |
| 37.5 | £29,250 | £24,580 | £2,048.30 |
| 40 | £31,200 | £25,984 | £2,165.30 |
| 45 | £35,100 | £28,792 | £2,399.30 |
Paid 52 weeks a year, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension.
£15 an hour after tax in different situations
| Situation | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Wales or Northern Ireland | £24,580 | £2,048.30 | £472.68 |
| Scotland | £24,619 | £2,051.61 | £473.45 |
| With a Plan 1 student loan | £24,376 | £2,031.30 | £468.76 |
| With a Plan 2 student loan | £24,580 | £2,048.30 | £472.68 |
| With a Plan 4 student loan | £24,580 | £2,048.30 | £472.68 |
| With a Plan 5 student loan | £24,208 | £2,017.30 | £465.53 |
| With a postgraduate loan | £24,088 | £2,007.30 | £463.22 |
| With a 5% pension, taken before tax | £23,410 | £1,950.80 | £450.18 |
| With a 5% pension, after tax (relief at source) on qualifying earnings | £23,659 | £1,971.60 | £454.98 |
Based on £29,250 a year. The pension rows show what comes out of your pay, not what is paid in.How these figures are worked out.
Questions about £15 an hour
How much is £15 an hour per year in the UK?
At 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, £15 an hour is £29,250.00 a year before tax, or £2,437.50 a month.
How much is £15 an hour after tax?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with no student loan or pension, £15 an hour is £12.60 an hour after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27. That is £24,579.60 a year, £2,048.30 a month or £472.68 a week.
How much is £15 an hour per day and per week?
Before tax, £15 an hour is £112.50 for a 7.5-hour day and £562.50 for a 37.5-hour week. After tax the week is £472.68.
Nearby hourly rates
| Hourly rate | Before tax a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| £13.50 | £26,325 | £1,872.80 |
| £14 | £27,300 | £1,931.30 |
| £14.50 | £28,275 | £1,989.80 |
| £15.50 | £30,225 | £2,106.80 |
| £16 | £31,200 | £2,165.30 |
| £16.50 | £32,175 | £2,223.80 |
37.5 hours a week, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension. Rates checked 17 October 2026.