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£17 an hour after tax in the UK (2026/27)
At £17 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you earn £33,150.00 a year before tax. In England, Wales or Northern Ireland you take home £27,387.60 a year, or£2,282.30 a month, which is £14.04 an hour after tax. This assumes no student loan or pension.
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Your take-home pay£2,282a month
- Per year
- £27,388
- Per week
- £527
- Per working day
- £105.34
Where each £1 goes
- Take-home pay83p in the ££27,388 a year
- Income tax12p in the ££4,116 a year
- National Insurance5p in the ££1,646 a year
| Item | Year | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £33,150.00 | £2,762.50 |
| Income tax | −£4,116.00 | −£343.00 |
| 20% on £20,580 | £4,116.00 | £343.00 |
| National Insurance | −£1,646.40 | −£137.20 |
| Take-home pay | £27,387.60 | £2,282.30 |
Personal Allowance used: £12,570. Taxable income: £20,580.
£17 an hour on different hours
| Hours a week | Before tax a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | £17,680 | £16,249 | £1,354.10 |
| 30 | £26,520 | £22,614 | £1,884.50 |
| 37.5 | £33,150 | £27,388 | £2,282.30 |
| 40 | £35,360 | £28,979 | £2,414.90 |
| 45 | £39,780 | £32,161 | £2,680.10 |
Paid 52 weeks a year, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension.
£17 an hour after tax in different situations
| Situation | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Wales or Northern Ireland | £27,388 | £2,282.30 | £526.68 |
| Scotland | £27,391 | £2,282.59 | £526.75 |
| With a Plan 1 student loan | £26,836 | £2,236.30 | £516.07 |
| With a Plan 2 student loan | £27,052 | £2,254.30 | £520.22 |
| With a Plan 4 student loan | £27,388 | £2,282.30 | £526.68 |
| With a Plan 5 student loan | £26,656 | £2,221.30 | £512.61 |
| With a postgraduate loan | £26,668 | £2,222.30 | £512.84 |
| With a 5% pension, taken before tax | £26,062 | £2,171.80 | £501.18 |
| With a 5% pension, after tax (relief at source) on qualifying earnings | £26,311 | £2,192.60 | £505.98 |
Based on £33,150 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 £17 an hour
How much is £17 an hour per year in the UK?
At 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, £17 an hour is £33,150.00 a year before tax, or £2,762.50 a month.
How much is £17 an hour after tax?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with no student loan or pension, £17 an hour is £14.04 an hour after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27. That is £27,387.60 a year, £2,282.30 a month or £526.68 a week.
How much is £17 an hour per day and per week?
Before tax, £17 an hour is £127.50 for a 7.5-hour day and £637.50 for a 37.5-hour week. After tax the week is £526.68.
Nearby hourly rates
| Hourly rate | Before tax a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| £15.50 | £30,225 | £2,106.80 |
| £16 | £31,200 | £2,165.30 |
| £16.50 | £32,175 | £2,223.80 |
| £17.50 | £34,125 | £2,340.80 |
| £18 | £35,100 | £2,399.30 |
| £18.50 | £36,075 | £2,457.80 |
37.5 hours a week, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension. Rates checked 17 October 2026.