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£21 an hour after tax in the UK (2026/27)
At £21 an hour for 37.5 hours a week, you earn £40,950.00 a year before tax. In England, Wales or Northern Ireland you take home £33,003.60 a year, or£2,750.30 a month, which is £16.92 an hour after tax. This assumes no student loan or pension.
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Your take-home pay£2,750a month
- Per year
- £33,004
- Per week
- £635
- Per working day
- £126.94
Where each £1 goes
- Take-home pay81p in the ££33,004 a year
- Income tax14p in the ££5,676 a year
- National Insurance6p in the ££2,270 a year
| Item | Year | Month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £40,950.00 | £3,412.50 |
| Income tax | −£5,676.00 | −£473.00 |
| 20% on £28,380 | £5,676.00 | £473.00 |
| National Insurance | −£2,270.40 | −£189.20 |
| Take-home pay | £33,003.60 | £2,750.30 |
Personal Allowance used: £12,570. Taxable income: £28,380.
£21 an hour on different hours
| Hours a week | Before tax a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | £21,840 | £19,244 | £1,603.70 |
| 30 | £32,760 | £27,107 | £2,258.90 |
| 37.5 | £40,950 | £33,004 | £2,750.30 |
| 40 | £43,680 | £34,969 | £2,914.10 |
| 45 | £49,140 | £38,900 | £3,241.70 |
Paid 52 weeks a year, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension.
£21 an hour after tax in different situations
| Situation | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Wales or Northern Ireland | £33,004 | £2,750.30 | £634.68 |
| Scotland | £32,929 | £2,744.09 | £633.25 |
| With a Plan 1 student loan | £31,744 | £2,645.30 | £610.45 |
| With a Plan 2 student loan | £31,972 | £2,664.30 | £614.84 |
| With a Plan 4 student loan | £32,368 | £2,697.30 | £622.45 |
| With a Plan 5 student loan | £31,576 | £2,631.30 | £607.22 |
| With a postgraduate loan | £31,816 | £2,651.30 | £611.84 |
| With a 5% pension, taken before tax | £31,366 | £2,613.80 | £603.18 |
| With a 5% pension, after tax (relief at source) on qualifying earnings | £31,615 | £2,634.60 | £607.98 |
Based on £40,950 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 £21 an hour
How much is £21 an hour per year in the UK?
At 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, £21 an hour is £40,950.00 a year before tax, or £3,412.50 a month.
How much is £21 an hour after tax?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with no student loan or pension, £21 an hour is £16.92 an hour after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27. That is £33,003.60 a year, £2,750.30 a month or £634.68 a week.
How much is £21 an hour per day and per week?
Before tax, £21 an hour is £157.50 for a 7.5-hour day and £787.50 for a 37.5-hour week. After tax the week is £634.68.
Nearby hourly rates
| Hourly rate | Before tax a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| £19.50 | £38,025 | £2,574.80 |
| £20 | £39,000 | £2,633.30 |
| £20.50 | £39,975 | £2,691.80 |
| £21.50 | £41,925 | £2,808.80 |
| £22 | £42,900 | £2,867.30 |
| £22.50 | £43,875 | £2,925.80 |
37.5 hours a week, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, no student loan or pension. Rates checked 17 October 2026.