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£18 an hour after tax in the UK (2026/27)
At £18 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you earn £35,100.00 a year before tax. In England, Wales or Northern Ireland you'll take home £28,791.60 a year, or£2,399.30 a month. That's £14.76 an hour after tax, with no student loan or pension.
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Your take-home pay£2,399a month
- Per year
- £28,792
- Per week
- £554
- Per working day
- £110.74
Where each £1 of your pay goes
- Take-home pay82p in the ££28,792 a year
- Income tax13p in the ££4,506 a year
- National Insurance5p in the ££1,802 a year
| Item | Year | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £35,100.00 | £2,925.00 |
| Income tax | −£4,506.00 | −£375.50 |
| 20% on £22,530 | £4,506.00 | £375.50 |
| National Insurance | −£1,802.40 | −£150.20 |
| Take-home pay | £28,791.60 | £2,399.30 |
Tax-free allowance used: £12,570. Taxable income: £22,530.
What £18 an hour pays on different hours
| Hours a week | Before tax a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | £18,720 | £16,998 | £1,416.50 |
| 30 | £28,080 | £23,737 | £1,978.10 |
| 37.5 | £35,100 | £28,792 | £2,399.30 |
| 40 | £37,440 | £30,476 | £2,539.70 |
| 45 | £42,120 | £33,846 | £2,820.50 |
Paid 52 weeks a year, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension.
What £18 an hour looks like in different situations
| Situation | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Wales or Northern Ireland | £28,792 | £2,399.30 | £553.68 |
| Scotland | £28,776 | £2,397.96 | £553.38 |
| With a Plan 1 student loan | £28,060 | £2,338.30 | £539.61 |
| With a Plan 2 student loan | £28,288 | £2,357.30 | £543.99 |
| With a Plan 4 student loan | £28,684 | £2,390.30 | £551.61 |
| With a Plan 5 student loan | £27,892 | £2,324.30 | £536.38 |
| With a postgraduate loan | £27,952 | £2,329.30 | £537.53 |
| With a 5% pension, taken before tax | £27,388 | £2,282.30 | £526.68 |
| With a 5% pension, after tax (relief at source) on qualifying earnings | £27,637 | £2,303.10 | £531.48 |
Based on £35,100 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 £18 an hour
What's £18 an hour as a yearly salary?
If you work 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, £18 an hour comes to £35,100.00 a year before tax, or £2,925.00 a month.
What's £18 an hour after tax?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with no student loan or pension, £18 an hour is £14.76 an hour once income tax and National Insurance are taken off in 2026/27. That's £28,791.60 a year, £2,399.30 a month or £553.68 a week.
What's £18 an hour for a day or a week?
Before tax, £18 an hour is £135.00 for a 7.5-hour day and £675.00 for a 37.5-hour week. After tax, your week comes to £553.68.
Hourly rates close to £18
| Hourly rate | Before tax a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| £16.50 | £32,175 | £2,223.80 |
| £17 | £33,150 | £2,282.30 |
| £17.50 | £34,125 | £2,340.80 |
| £18.50 | £36,075 | £2,457.80 |
| £19 | £37,050 | £2,516.30 |
| £19.50 | £38,025 | £2,574.80 |
37.5 hours a week, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension. Rates checked 17 October 2026.